The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 98502, WA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$21.9 million

Cost of Crime™ for 98502, WA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,451 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 98502 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 98502, WA Safe?

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US zip. 98502 ranks in the 6th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 6% of zip codes but less safe than 94%. This analysis applies only to 98502's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 98502 is 62.72 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 98502 Residents generally consider the northeast part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 98502 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 10 in the southeast areas to 1 in 46 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of 98502, WA see the most incidents - about 714 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 12 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 98502, WA

The total projected cost of crime in 98502 for 2025 is $21,927,370. This translates to approximately $602 per resident and $1,451 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in 98502. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 64.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 24.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 98502 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

98502, WA:	$602
98499, WA:	$1540
99338, WA:	$239
Washington:	$610
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 98502 is $602 per year, which is $138 more than the national average and $9 less than Washington's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 98502:

In 98499, WA, crime costs $1,540 per person, which is $938 more than in 98502.
In 99338, WA, crime costs $239 per person, which is $363 less than in 98502

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 98502 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 98502	Cost per 98502 Resident
Murder	$2.31 million	$63
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.54 million	$42
Robbery	$1.23 million	$34
Assault	$1.98 million	$54
Kidnapping	$501,673	$14
Vehicle Theft	$2.31 million	$63
Burglary	$1.64 million	$45
Theft	$7.05 million	$193
Arson	$134,532	$4
Vandalism	$2.50 million	$69
Animal Cruelty	$21,164	$1
Drug Crimes	$226,486	$6
Identity Theft	$483,114	$13
Total Cost of Crime	$21,927,370	$602

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 98502, 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 98502 totals $23,938,457 ($657 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $45,865,827 ($1,259 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 98502 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 south 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 98502 has 6, have the same problem. Of 98502’s 36,438 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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98502 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 98502 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.894
Robbery	1.070
Rape	0.6986
Murder	0.0337
Total Violent Crime	3.696 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	37.35
Vehicle Theft	4.094
Burglary	4.958
Arson	0.1529
Total Property Crime	46.56 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2271
Drug Crimes	0.8403
Vandalism	9.611
Identity Theft	1.713
Animal Cruelty	0.0785
Total "Other" Rate	12.47 (D+)

Individual 98502 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 98502 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 98502.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
98506, WA	D-	C	F
98501, WA	D-	C-	F
98512, WA	D+	C+	D
98503, WA	D	C	D-
98516, WA	D+	C+	D
98513, WA	C	C+	D+
98351, WA	D	D+	D
98303, WA	C	C	C
98327, WA	F	C	F
98557, WA	C	B	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

98502 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
37160, TN	D+	D	D
33435, FL	A-	C+	C+
33460, FL	B+	C	C
33594, FL	A+	A+	A+
33813, FL	A+	A+	A+
33837, FL	A+	A	A
34207, FL	B+	B-	B-
35244, AL	C+	B+	B+
35601, AL	D+	D+	D+
36526, AL	B	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, 98502 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 98502, WA average SchoolGrade of N/A, with N/A% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools N/A. See 98502 schools on SchoolGrade

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