The city of Shelton, located in the greater Washington Metro Area, has experienced a slightly lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Shelton is 21.3, while the national average is 22.7. However, the property crime rate in Shelton is significantly higher at 93.8, compared to the national average of 35.4. This could be attributed to the city's growing population and urbanization, leading to an increase in theft, burglary, and other property-related crimes. While Shelton may have a lower rate of violent crime, residents should remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect their property.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Shelton Metro Area violent crime is 21.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Shelton Metro Area property crime is 93.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Shelton, Washington does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Olympia, Washington. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Olympia, Washington. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.