The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 98512, WA: Crime Maps and Statistics

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$14.7 million

Cost of Crime™ for 98512, WA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,070 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 98512 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 98512, WA Safe?

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US zip. 98512 ranks in the 28th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 28% of zip codes but less safe than 72%. This analysis applies only to 98512's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 98512 is 35.22 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 98512 Residents generally consider the southeast part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 98512 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 19 in the north areas to 1 in 50 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of 98512, WA see the most incidents - about 271 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 24 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 98512, WA

The total projected cost of crime in 98512 for 2025 is $14,705,309. This translates to approximately $440 per resident and $1,070 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in 98512. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 98512 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

98512, WA:	$440
98499, WA:	$1540
99338, WA:	$239
Washington:	$610
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 98512 is $440 per year, which is $24 less than the national average and $170 less than Washington's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 98512:

In 98499, WA, crime costs $1,540 per person, which is $1,100 more than in 98512.
In 99338, WA, crime costs $239 per person, which is $202 less than in 98512

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 98512 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 98512	Cost per 98512 Resident
Murder	$2.34 million	$70
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.47 million	$44
Robbery	$880,405	$26
Assault	$1.36 million	$41
Kidnapping	$490,339	$15
Vehicle Theft	$2.20 million	$66
Burglary	$1.29 million	$39
Theft	$2.69 million	$80
Arson	$114,871	$3
Vandalism	$1.47 million	$44
Animal Cruelty	$14,609	$0
Drug Crimes	$180,499	$5
Identity Theft	$212,099	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$14,705,309	$440

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 98512, 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 98512 totals $23,392,899 ($701 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $38,098,208 ($1,141 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 98512 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 east 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 98512 has 3, have the same problem. Of 98512’s 33,392 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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98512 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 98512 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.420
Robbery	0.8382
Rape	0.7269
Murder	0.0372
Total Violent Crime	3.022 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	15.53
Vehicle Theft	4.247
Burglary	4.263
Arson	0.1425
Total Property Crime	24.18 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2422
Drug Crimes	0.7308
Vandalism	6.169
Identity Theft	0.8206
Animal Cruelty	0.0591
Total "Other" Rate	8.022 (C+)

Individual 98512 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 98512 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 98512.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
98501, WA	D-	C-	F
98502, WA	F	C-	F
98506, WA	D-	C	F
98503, WA	D	C	D-
98513, WA	C	C+	D+
98589, WA	C-	C+	D+
98516, WA	D+	C+	D
98579, WA	C-	C+	D+
98576, WA	C	C+	C-
98557, WA	C	B	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

98512 is lower 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
99207, WA	F	D-	D-
00921, PR	F	F	F
32082, FL	A+	A+	A+
29745, SC	C-	C-	C-
29611, SC	F	F	F
76053, TX	D+	C	C
79904, TX	F	D-	D-
22408, VA	B	B+	B+
84084, UT	C-	B	B
20745, MD	D-	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, 98512 is safer 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 98512, WA average SchoolGrade of N/A, with N/A% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools N/A. See 98512 schools on SchoolGrade

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