The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 98108, WA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	D-

Which crimes are included?

$32.8 million

Cost of Crime™ for 98108, WA

In 2025, crime will cost $3,684 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 98108 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.

Is 98108, WA Safe?

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US zip. 98108 ranks in the 2nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 2% of zip codes but less safe than 98%. This analysis applies only to 98108's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 98108 is 91.50 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 98108 Residents generally consider the northeast part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 98108 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 2 in the northwest areas to 1 in 18 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of 98108, WA see the most incidents - about 486 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 55 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 98108, WA

The total projected cost of crime in 98108 for 2025 is $32,750,016. This translates to approximately $1,264 per resident and $3,684 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.7% of the median household income in 98108. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 98108 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

98108, WA:	$1264
98499, WA:	$1540
99338, WA:	$239
Washington:	$610
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 98108 is $1,264 per year, which is $800 more than the national average and $654 more than Washington's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 98108:

In 98499, WA, crime costs $1,540 per person, which is $276 more than in 98108.
In 99338, WA, crime costs $239 per person, which is $1,026 less than in 98108

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 98108 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 98108	Cost per 98108 Resident
Murder	$9.72 million	$375
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.14 million	$44
Robbery	$1.34 million	$52
Assault	$3.55 million	$137
Kidnapping	$246,083	$9
Vehicle Theft	$4.76 million	$184
Burglary	$3.11 million	$120
Theft	$5.67 million	$219
Arson	$157,823	$6
Vandalism	$2.62 million	$101
Animal Cruelty	$4,406	$0
Drug Crimes	$121,028	$5
Identity Theft	$306,709	$12
Total Cost of Crime	$32,750,016	$1,264

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 98108, 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 98108 totals $71,391,597 ($2,756 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $104,141,613 ($4,020 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 Crime Maps

When interpreting the 98108 crime map, keep in mind that 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 west part of the zip has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate 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, of which 98108 has 11, have the same problem. Of 98108’s 25,905 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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98108 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 98108 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.773
Robbery	1.643
Rape	0.7241
Murder	0.1996
Total Violent Crime	7.340 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	42.28
Vehicle Theft	11.86
Burglary	13.25
Arson	0.2523
Total Property Crime	67.64 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1567
Drug Crimes	0.6316
Vandalism	14.17
Identity Theft	1.530
Animal Cruelty	0.0230
Total "Other" Rate	16.52 (D-)

Individual 98108 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 98108 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 98108.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
98118, WA	F	D	F
98106, WA	F	D	F
98144, WA	F	D-	F
98134, WA	F	F	F
98126, WA	F	D	F
98136, WA	D-	C-	F
98040, WA	D	C	D-
98104, WA	F	F	F
98146, WA	F	D+	F
98168, WA	D-	D+	F

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

98108 is higher versus other zip codes of the same size for 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
28352, NC	D-	F	F
44483, OH	D+	C-	C-
44011, OH	B+	C+	C+
47591, IN	C	C+	C+
48093, MI	C+	C+	C+
49036, MI	B	C	C
52245, IA	B-	A-	A-
54403, WI	B	C+	C+
60051, IL	A	A-	A-
60160, IL	C	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, 98108 is less safe than the Washington state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 98108, WA average SchoolGrade of N/A, with N/A% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools N/A. See 98108 schools on SchoolGrade

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