Tacoma, WA Crime


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The city of Tacoma, located in Washington state, has unfortunately gained a reputation for having a high crime rate. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Tacoma is at 43.3, significantly higher than the US average of 22.7. Additionally, the property crime rate in Tacoma is at 85.2, more than double the national average of 35.4. This alarming trend of crime in Tacoma has caused concern among residents and has led to increased efforts by law enforcement to address and reduce these numbers. With a context of such high crime rates, the safety and well-being of the community in Tacoma must be a top priority.

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

Tacoma violent crime is 43.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Tacoma property crime is 85.2. (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
Tacoma, WA Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
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Pop. Miles Data
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Fircrest, WA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock32019
University Place, WA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42019
Ruston, WA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock52019
Fife, WA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock52019
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Kent, WA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock152019
Renton, WA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock212019
Bellevue, WA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock292019
Everett, WA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock552019
Vancouver, WA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock1112019

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   Crime by Location

Reviews for Tacoma
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I've lived in Tacoma for 3.5 years and love it! It's not a perfect city, nowhere is perfect and Tacoma does have its' share of problems, but overall have found T-Town  More

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Over 4 years ago

We LOVE tacoma. Grew up in Seattle, and tacoma is so much better! Easy access to the water, hiking, and Mt Rainier and the Olympics. We love the coffee shops and  More

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Over 5 years ago

Having lived over half my life here I can tell you real friends are few and far between. You will go through many and only have a handful who stick with you. Your  More

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