The Moses Lake, WA metro area has a relatively low rate of violent crime compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the rate of violent crime in this area is 16.3 per 1,000 residents, whereas the US average is 22.7. However, property crime is a more prevalent issue in this region, with a rate of 52.2 per 1,000 residents compared to the national average of 35.4. This could be attributed to the area's high population and density, as well as its proximity to major highways and transportation hubs. Despite these challenges, the community and law enforcement in Moses Lake are actively working to reduce crime and ensure the safety of its residents. With continued efforts and cooperation, the crime rates in this area can hopefully be further improved.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Moses Lake Metro Area violent crime is 16.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Moses Lake Metro Area property crime is 52.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Moses Lake, Washington does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Richland, Washington. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Richland, Washington. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.