Spokane, WA Crime


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Spokane, Washington has been plagued by high levels of crime in recent years, with a violent crime rate of 28.6, well above the national average of 22.7. This can be attributed to a number of factors, including poverty, drug use, and gang activity. Property crime is also a major issue in the city, with a rate of 95.3, nearly triple the national average of 35.4. These statistics paint a troubling picture of the safety and security of Spokane's residents and highlight the need for effective measures to combat crime in the city. As my context, it is important to understand the severity of the crime situation in Spokane and the potential impact it has on the community.

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

Spokane violent crime is 28.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Spokane property crime is 95.3. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Spokane, WA Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
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Airway Heights, WA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock82019
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Spokane Valley, WA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock82019
Bellevue, WA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock2212019
Everett, WA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock2222019
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Lived here all of my life. I've visited enough cities to understand that Spokane could be so much better, but it falls short in many ways. Its car-oriented development  More

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Over 3 years ago

I lived in the Spokane area for 35 years. It has its positives and negatives. Be sure and pick a safe community to live in. Rural areas are rather scary. Too many  More

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I've lived in Spokane for over 5 years after moving here from the Vancouver area for a job. I miss Western Washington. Home buying: When I first moved here, you could  More

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