The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 98944, WA: Crime Maps and Statistics

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C-
Property Crime Grade	C
Other Crime Grade	B+

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$8.11 million

Cost of Crime™ for 98944, WA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,278 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 98944 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 98944, WA Safe?

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US zip. 98944 ranks in the 53rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 53% of zip codes but less safe than 47%. This analysis applies only to 98944's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 98944 is 24.54 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 98944 Residents generally consider the west part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 98944 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 30 in the south areas to 1 in 53 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of 98944, WA see the most incidents - about 129 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 13 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 98944, WA

The total projected cost of crime in 98944 for 2025 is $8,107,525. This translates to approximately $350 per resident and $1,278 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.7% of the median household income in 98944. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 98944 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

98944, WA:	$350
98499, WA:	$1540
99338, WA:	$239
Washington:	$610
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 98944 is $350 per year, which is $114 less than the national average and $260 less than Washington's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 98944:

In 98499, WA, crime costs $1,540 per person, which is $1,190 more than in 98944.
In 99338, WA, crime costs $239 per person, which is $112 less than in 98944

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 98944 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 98944	Cost per 98944 Resident
Murder	$1.20 million	$52
Rape/Sexual Assault	$871,331	$38
Robbery	$374,536	$16
Assault	$1.81 million	$78
Kidnapping	$333,483	$14
Vehicle Theft	$650,555	$28
Burglary	$745,170	$32
Theft	$1.21 million	$52
Arson	$105,232	$5
Vandalism	$518,128	$22
Animal Cruelty	$7,933	$0
Drug Crimes	$90,878	$4
Identity Theft	$187,693	$8
Total Cost of Crime	$8,107,525	$350

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 98944, 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 98944 totals $12,800,504 ($553 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $20,908,029 ($903 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 98944 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 central 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 98944 has 2, have the same problem. Of 98944’s 23,153 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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98944 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 98944 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.725
Robbery	0.5143
Rape	0.6207
Murder	0.0276
Total Violent Crime	3.888 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.10
Vehicle Theft	1.815
Burglary	3.548
Arson	0.1882
Total Property Crime	15.66 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2376
Drug Crimes	0.5306
Vandalism	3.132
Identity Theft	1.047
Animal Cruelty	0.0463
Total "Other" Rate	4.994 (B+)

Individual 98944 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 98944 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 98944.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
98938, WA	D+	B	D-
98930, WA	C	B-	C-
98935, WA	C	B+	D+
98932, WA	D	C	D-
98953, WA	D+	C+	D-
99350, WA	D-	C-	F
98948, WA	F	C+	F
98921, WA	D	C	D-
98951, WA	D-	C	F
99320, WA	B-	A-	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

98944 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
90048, CA	F	F	F
05403, VT	C-	B	B
06825, CT	C+	A	A
11790, NY	A	A-	A-
13088, NY	B	B-	B-
75134, TX	D+	D-	D-
46580, IN	B+	A-	A-
48080, MI	C-	C-	C-
48203, MI	F	F	F
48326, MI	C+	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, 98944 is safer than the Washington state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 98944, WA average SchoolGrade of N/A, with N/A% actual proficiency versus 25% projected; overall, schools N/A. See 98944 schools on SchoolGrade

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