The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 99207, WA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in 99207

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in 99207.

 

99207, WA Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

D-
F
Other Crime Grade
F

$27.2 million

Cost of Crime™ for 99207, WA

In 2025, crime will cost $2,100 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 99207 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 99207, WA Safe?

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US zip. 99207 ranks in the 3rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 3% of zip codes but less safe than 97%. This analysis applies only to 99207's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 99207 is 77.80 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 99207 Residents generally consider the north part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 99207 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 9 in the northwest areas to 1 in 21 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of 99207, WA see the most incidents - about 452 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 199 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 99207, WA

The total projected cost of crime in 99207 for 2025 is $27,233,157. This translates to approximately $798 per resident and $2,100 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.8% of the median household income in 99207. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 99207 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

99207, WA: $798
98499, WA: $1540
99338, WA: $239
Washington: $610
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 99207 is $798 per year, which is $334 more than the national average and $188 more than Washington's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 99207:
  • In 98499, WA, crime costs $1,540 per person, which is $742 more than in 99207.
  • In 99338, WA, crime costs $239 per person, which is $560 less than in 99207

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 99207 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to 99207
Cost per 99207 Resident
Murder
$1.73 million
$51
Rape/Sexual Assault
$1.55 million
$46
Robbery
$740,300
$22
Assault
$4.65 million
$136
Kidnapping
$604,653
$18
Vehicle Theft
$4.60 million
$135
Burglary
$2.05 million
$60
Theft
$6.52 million
$191
Arson
$150,623
$4
Vandalism
$3.92 million
$115
Animal Cruelty
$15,317
$0
Drug Crimes
$468,987
$14
Identity Theft
$241,965
$7
Total Cost of Crime
$27,233,157
$798

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 99207, 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 99207 totals $20,527,395 ($602 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $47,760,552 ($1,400 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 99207 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 northwest 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 99207 has 4, have the same problem. Of 99207’s 34,120 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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99207 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 99207 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
4.742
Robbery
0.6898
Rape
0.7509
Murder
0.0270
Total Violent Crime
6.210 (D-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
36.88
Vehicle Theft
8.702
Burglary
6.625
Arson
0.1828
Total Property Crime
52.39 (F)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2923
Drug Crimes
1.858
Vandalism
16.08
Identity Theft
0.9162
Animal Cruelty
0.0607
Total "Other" Rate
19.20 (F)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 99207 is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 99207.

Nearby Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
F
D-
F
F
D-
F
F
D
F
F
F
F
D
C+
D-
F
F
F
F
F
F
D+
B-
D
D-
C-
D-
D
C+
D-

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

99207 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
B+
A-
A-
C
B+
B+
A+
A
A
F
F
F
D+
C-
C-
B-
C-
C-
B-
B-
B-
D
C
C
B
B+
B+
B+
A
A

Considering only the crime rate, 99207 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 99207, WA average SchoolGrade of N/A, with N/A% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools N/A. See 99207 schools on SchoolGrade

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