Crime per Capita in 98938
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in 98938.
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D+
Overall Crime Grade™
B |
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D- |
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Other Crime Grade |
B+ |
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 98938 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 98938, WA Safe?
The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US zip. 98938 ranks in the 25th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 25% of zip codes but less safe than 75%. This analysis applies only to 98938's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.
The crime rate in 98938 is 37.50 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 98938 Residents generally consider the northeast part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 98938 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 24 in the west areas to 1 in 45 in the northeast.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of 98938, WA see the most incidents - about 16 per year. In contrast, the north part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in 98938, WA
The total projected cost of crime in 98938 for 2025 is $775,922. This translates to approximately $374 per resident and $1,227 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in 98938. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 64.6%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 24.5%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.8%
How Much Does Crime Cost in 98938 Compared to Other Zip Codes?
| 98938, WA: | $374 |
|---|---|
| 98499, WA: | $1540 |
| 99338, WA: | $239 |
| Washington: | $610 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in 98938 is $374 per year, which is $91 less than the national average and $237 less than Washington's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 98938:
- In 98499, WA, crime costs $1,540 per person, which is $1,166 more than in 98938.
- In 99338, WA, crime costs $239 per person, which is $135 less than in 98938
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 98938 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to 98938 |
Cost per 98938 Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$97,125 |
$47 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$75,200 |
$36 |
Robbery |
$32,288 |
$16 |
Assault |
$73,257 |
$35 |
Kidnapping |
$31,434 |
$15 |
Vehicle Theft |
$34,112 |
$16 |
Burglary |
$95,211 |
$46 |
Theft |
$256,075 |
$123 |
Arson |
$9,125 |
$4 |
Vandalism |
$58,069 |
$28 |
Animal Cruelty |
$469 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$6,439 |
$3 |
Identity Theft |
$7,119 |
$3 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$775,922 |
$374 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in 98938, 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 98938 totals $1,041,665 ($502 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,817,587 ($875 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 98938 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 zip has few 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 have the same problem. Of 98938’s 2,077 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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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 98938 residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
1.228 |
Robbery |
0.4942 |
Rape |
0.5971 |
Murder |
0.0249 |
Total Violent Crime |
2.344 (B) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
23.81 |
Vehicle Theft |
1.061 |
Burglary |
5.054 |
Arson |
0.1819 |
Total Property Crime |
30.10 (D-) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.2496 |
Drug Crimes |
0.4191 |
Vandalism |
3.913 |
Identity Theft |
0.4428 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0306 |
Total "Other" Rate |
5.056 (B+) |
Individual 98938 Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes
Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 98938 is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 98938.
Nearby Zip | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
D | C | D- | |
C+ | C- | C | |
D+ | C+ | D- | |
C | B+ | D+ | |
F | C+ | F | |
C | B- | C- | |
D | C | D- | |
D- | C | F | |
D- | C- | F | |
D+ | B | D |
Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations
98938 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
D+ | C | C | |
B+ | A- | A- | |
D+ | C | C | |
B- | C+ | C+ | |
D | D- | D- | |
C- | B+ | B+ | |
B | B+ | B+ | |
D+ | C | C | |
A | A- | A- | |
C | C- | C- |
Considering only the crime rate, 98938 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 98938, WA average SchoolGrade of N/A, with N/A% actual proficiency versus 28% projected; overall, schools N/A. See 98938 schools on SchoolGrade
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