Safest Places to Live in Washington

Colville is one of the safest cities in Washington. Violent crime sits at about 2.1 per 1,000 residents, roughly 20% below the U.S. average. Property crime is around 18 per 1,000, mostly petty theft. Being inland keeps outside tra... Read more

Chewelah is one of the safest towns in Washington state. Violent crime is about 1.8 per 1,000 residents, roughly 25% below the national average. Property crime is near 16 per 1,000, mostly minor incidents. Even with US-395 nearby,... Read more

West Richland is one of the safest cities in Washington state by design. Violent crime is about 1.5 per 1,000 residents, roughly 35% below the U.S. average. Property crime is near 14 per 1,000, with few break-ins reported. Planned... Read more

Prosser is one of the safest cities in WA state, known for its slower pace and low crime. Violent crime is about 2.3 per 1,000 residents, roughly 10–15% below the U.S. average. Property crime sits around 20 per 1,000, mostly minor... Read more

Pullman stands out for its low violent crime, about 1.2 per 1,000 residents, nearly 50% below the national average. Property crime is higher at 22 per 1,000, mostly from bike theft and student turnover. Washington State University... Read more

Sunnyside falls near the middle in terms of safety. Violent crime is about 3.0 per 1,000 residents, similar to the U.S. average. Property crime is higher at roughly 28 per 1,000, often from vehicle break-ins. Busier areas along Ya... Read more

Grandview shows a similar safety profile to Sunnyside, with a few differences. Violent crime is about 2.7 per 1,000 residents, in line with national averages. Property crime is around 26 per 1,000, mostly petty theft. Central area... Read more

If consistency matters, Liberty Lake delivers. Violent crime is about 1.0 per 1,000 residents, roughly 60% below the U.S. average. Property crime sits near 12 per 1,000, about 45% lower than average. Planned developments, higher i... Read more

Newport offers a calm, measured safety profile. Violent crime is about 2.4 per 1,000 residents, roughly 5–10% below U.S. averages. Property crime sits near 21 per 1,000, mostly minor theft and close to national levels. Its locatio... Read more

Cheney blends college-town energy with generally stable safety. Violent crime is around 1.6 per 1,000 residents, roughly 35–40% below U.S. averages. Property crime is higher at 24 per 1,000, mainly due to student theft and car bre... Read more