According To FBI Statistics, These Are The 10 Most Dangerous Cities In Washington

Statistically, Washington is a very safe place to call home (as well as the best place, in our opinion). But no matter what city or town you live in, you'll certainly encounter crime now and then  - it happens everywhere, unfortunately. Recently, RoadSnacks compiled the most recent FBI data on property crime and violent crime and came up with a list of the most dangerous cities in Washington. That being said, these cities are all still great places to live, so if you call one of them home, we wouldn't worry. Wherever you reside, just lock your doors, be aware of your surroundings, and enjoy life in the amazing PNW. Let's take a look at the highest crime rates in Washington state

1. Fife

Fife is a small community with a population of about 10,300. It does have a bit of a rough-and-tumble reputation, and it's the most dangerous city in terms of violent crime. It has the highest murder rate in the state, and for a place so small, that's pretty concerning. Get an aerial view of Fife:

2. Tukwila

Poor Tukwila. It seems to top this list every year. But with residents facing a 1 in 6 chance of being a property crime victim and a 1 in 137 chance of being the victim of a violent crime, there's nowhere else for it to go. It has the third-highest incidence of reported rapes in Washington.

3. Tacoma

Tacoma is a pretty happy city, and it's thriving - people are moving there in droves. Unfortunately, its violent crime rates come in relatively high, with residents having a 1 in 118 chance of being a victim of violence. Its violent crime rate is three times as high in Tacoma as it is in the rest of the state. Take a driving tour through downtown Tacoma:

4. Toppenish

Toppenish is the fourth most dangerous city in Washington overall, but that might change soon. While violent crime here ranks 19th in the state, property crime rates have steadily decreased over the years.

5. Seattle

Seattle is our largest city, and it's a delight to visit if you ask us. However, if you look at the statistics, both violent crime and property crime rates have decreased in recent years - and unlike sensation-selling outlets, facts don't lie. That being said, there's also no denying that 1 in 147 of Seattle's residents was the victim of a crime in 2018, which is fairly substantial, so be very alert when you visit.

6. Spokane

Spokane might be Near Nature, Near Perfect, but that doesn't mean life here is idyllic. Both violent and property crimes have been increasing at a troubling speed over the past few years, but if you call the Lilac City home, don't worry - most people will agree that it's still a safe place to live.

7. Union Gap

Union Gap comes in at #7 this year, thanks to its low population (6,206) and having the third overall highest property crime rate in the state of Washington. This doesn't mean we don't still love it, though!

8. SeaTac

Located nearby the Seattle-Tacoma National Airport, SeaTac is a cute little place with a bad rep. Robberies and car thefts are the crimes committed most often here, and it's the 11th most dangerous town overall when it comes to violent crime.

9. Shelton

Shelton is located in Mason County near the Hood Canal. The city's property crime rankings definitely outweigh the violence risks, but it's still considered the 9th most dangerous city for violent crimes, which is one spot better than the previous year.

10. Lakewood

Lakewood locals have a 1 in 161 chance of being the victim of violence (as of 2020). However, both violent crime and property crime rates have fallen in recent years, a trend that will hopefully continue.

What did you think of the most dangerous cities in Washington? Did your city make the list of the worst cities in Washington? Let us know in the comments. It seems as if, on a whole, both violent crime and property crime rates are slowly but surely falling in the Evergreen State. And believe it or not, this is actually a safe place to be when it comes to natural disasters as well.