98146, WA Property Crime Rates and Non-Violent Crime Maps

Property Crime per Capita in 98146

The property crime map below shows crimes per 1,000 98146 residents.

 

98146, WA Map of Property Crime Rates
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F

Overall Crime Grade™

D+
Property Crime Grade
F
Other Crime Grade
D-

$11.6 million

Cost of Crime™ for 98146, WA

In 2025, property crime will cost $1,065 per household.

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Crime Grade's property crime map highlights the safest areas in 98146 in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

The F grade indicates that the rate of property crime is much higher than that of the average US zip. 98146 ranks in the 4th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 4% of zip codes but less safe than 96%. This analysis applies only to 98146's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The property crime rate in 98146 is 43.77 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 98146 residents generally consider the southwest part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of property crime in 98146 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 10 in the north areas to 1 in 37 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of 98146, WA see the most incidents - about 262 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 11 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 98146, WA

The total projected cost of crime in 98146 for 2025 is $11,558,166. This translates to approximately $399 per resident and $1,065 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in 98146. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 6.0%

How Much Does Property Crime Cost in 98146 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

98146, WA: $399
98499, WA: $726
98074, WA: $75
Washington: $259
USA: $136

The Cost of Crime per resident in 98146 is $399 per year, which is $263 more than the national average and $140 more than Washington's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 98146:
  • In 98499, WA, crime costs $726 per person, which is $327 more than in 98146.
  • In 98074, WA, crime costs $75 per person, which is $324 less than in 98146

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 98146 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to 98146
Cost per 98146 Resident
Vehicle Theft
$6.01 million
$207
Burglary
$1.97 million
$68
Theft
$3.40 million
$117
Arson
$186,082
$6
Total Cost of Property Crime
$11,558,166
$399

The Intangible Cost of Property Crime in 98146, WA

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in 98146 totals $0 ($0 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $11,558,166 ($399 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Property Crime Maps

When interpreting the 98146 property crime map, keep in mind that property crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the north part of the zip has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate property crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of 98146’s 28,983 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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98146 Property Crime Breakdown

The table below shows which non-violent crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grade above. All property crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 98146 residents in a standard year.

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
22.63
Vehicle Theft
13.38
Burglary
7.489
Arson
0.2659
Total Property Crime
43.77 (F)

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of property crime in 98146 is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 98146.

Nearby Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
F
D
F
D-
D+
F
D-
D+
D-
D-
C-
F
F
D
F
D-
C-
F
F
D-
F
F
D
F
F
D+
F
F
D+
F

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

98146 is higher versus other zip codes of the same size for property crime. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B
A-
A-
B-
D+
D+
C+
C+
C+
C-
A-
A-
C+
B-
B-
B-
B+
B+
A-
A+
A+
B-
A+
A+
F
F
F
A+
A+
A+

Considering only the property crime rate, 98146 is less safe than the Washington state average and less safe than the national average.

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