Zip 98512 (Olympia, WA) Crime

The crime rate in Olympia, WA (zip code 98512) is slightly lower than the national average. The violent crime rate in Olympia is 23.6 per 1,000 residents, while the US average is 22.7 per 1,000 residents. Similarly, the property crime rate in Olympia is 34.6 per 1000 residents, which is slightly lower than the US average of 35.4 per 1,000 residents. This suggests that Olympia is relatively safe compared to other cities in the US.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Olympia (zip 98512) violent crime is 23.6. (The US average is 22.7)

Olympia (zip 98512) property crime is 34.6. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: The city of Olympia, Washington does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Tumwater, Washington. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Tumwater, Washington. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.

Violent Crimes - Murder Rape Robbery Assault
Property Crimes - Burglary Larceny Auto Theft

Tumwater, WA Crime History

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Year	Violent	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Property	Burglary	Larceny	Auto
2000	250.2	0	41.7	58.4	150.1	3952.6	1042.4	2535	375.3
2001	170.5	0	38.8	38.8	93	4054.3	798.4	2961.2	294.6
2002	367.1	0	206.5	30.6	130	4122.4	757.2	2990.4	374.8
2003	370.1	0	75.5	75.5	219	3414.2	740.2	2334	339.9
2004	270.3	0	45.1	52.6	172.7	4062.5	750.9	2898.6	413
2005	366.8	0	89.8	112.3	164.7	3997	815.9	2642.2	538.9
2006	265.5	0	29.5	51.6	184.4	3768.4	877.6	2418.9	472
2007	204.5	0	36.5	58.4	109.5	3563.3	642.6	2482.7	438.1
2008	280.2	0	59	81.1	140.1	4364.5	936.3	3155.4	272.8
2009	407.4	0	126.4	77.3	203.7	3568.7	920.3	2395.5	252.9
2010	305.3	0	85.5	48.9	171	3767.9	897.7	2687	183.2
2011	249.4	5.7	34	39.7	170	3128.5	674.5	2284.1	170
2012	257.8	0	61.6	50.4	145.7	3513.8	885.5	2465.8	162.5
2013	223.5	0	54.5	27.3	141.7	3336.4	877.7	2295.2	163.6
2014	308.5	0	37.2	69.1	202.1	3563.8	888.3	2393.6	281.9
2015	364.7	0	46.9	57.3	260.5	4110.9	656.5	3152.2	302.2
2016	398.6	0	61.3	35.8	301.5	4307.8	863.6	2989.4	454.8
2017	309.2	4.4	56.6	43.6	204.7	3009.5	618.4	1972.9	418.1
2018	358.9	4.3	64.1	38.5	252.1	3003.6	662.3	2055.1	286.3
2019	302.1	0	57.9	74.5	169.7	2681.3	409.6	1998.6	273.1

Crime in Nearby Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Tumwater, WA	302.1	2,681.3	17,844	2	2019
Olympia, WA	476.7	3,479.3	50,972	5	2019
Lacey, WA	202.6	2,771.3	43,540	9	2019
Tenino, WA	160.2	1,388.1	1,741	10	2019
Rainier, WA	0.0	2,603.0	1,659	14	2012
Yelm, WA	328.5	4,024.2	7,033	15	2019

Crime in Similar Size Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Tumwater, WA	302.1	2,681.3	17,844	2	2019
Shelton, WA	508.1	5,588.6	9,963	18	2019
Centralia, WA	340.9	3,806.2	16,592	18	2019
University Place, WA	258.2	1,587.2	30,999	25	2019
Gig Harbor, WA	128.1	4,089.3	7,699	30	2019
Fife, WA	755.5	6,431.6	8,322	33	2019

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Dustin · Olympia, WA

West Olympia

Over 14 years ago

I was born and raised in Olympia, WA. I have also traveled and lived elsewhere, but I keep coming back home. It rains alot, freindly people, lovely parks, awesome school More

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