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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$5.19 million

Cost of Crime™ for Artondale, WA

In 2025, crime will cost $942 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Artondale ranks in the 50th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 50% of cities but less safe than 50%. This analysis applies only to Artondale's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Artondale is 23.83 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Artondale Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Artondale varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 26 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 51 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Artondale, WA see the most incidents - about 65 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 10 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Artondale, WA

The total projected cost of crime in Artondale for 2025 is $5,191,658. This translates to approximately $354 per resident and $942 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Artondale. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Artondale Compared to Other Cities?

Artondale, WA:	$354
Concrete, WA:	$1390
Colbert, WA:	$245
Washington:	$610
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Artondale is $354 per year, which is $110 less than the national average and $256 less than Washington's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Artondale:

In Concrete, WA, crime costs $1,390 per person, which is $1,035 more than in Artondale.
In Colbert, WA, crime costs $245 per person, which is $109 less than in Artondale

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Artondale	Cost per Artondale Resident
Murder	$464,255	$32
Rape/Sexual Assault	$708,010	$48
Robbery	$311,088	$21
Assault	$393,512	$27
Kidnapping	$216,463	$15
Vehicle Theft	$1.62 million	$111
Burglary	$278,444	$19
Theft	$273,495	$19
Arson	$61,374	$4
Vandalism	$639,296	$44
Animal Cruelty	$7,478	$1
Drug Crimes	$153,659	$10
Identity Theft	$59,788	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$5,191,658	$354

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Artondale, 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 Artondale totals $6,763,573 ($462 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $11,955,231 ($816 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 Artondale 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 west part of the city 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 Artondale has 1, have the same problem. Of Artondale’s 14,649 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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Artondale 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 Artondale residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9354
Robbery	0.6751
Rape	0.7971
Murder	0.0169
Total Violent Crime	2.424 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.605
Vehicle Theft	7.163
Burglary	2.096
Arson	0.1735
Total Property Crime	13.04 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2437
Drug Crimes	1.418
Vandalism	6.109
Identity Theft	0.5273
Animal Cruelty	0.0690
Total "Other" Rate	8.367 (C+)

Individual Artondale Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Gig Harbor, WA	C-	C+	D+
Fox Island, WA	C-	B-	D+
Ruston, WA	D-	C+	D-
Key Center, WA	D	D	D-
University Place, WA	F	D+	F
Fircrest, WA	D-	D+	D-
Burley, WA	C+	B-	C-
Vaughn, WA	B	B-	B-
Lakebay, WA	D	D+	D-
Steilacoom, WA	D-	D	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Artondale is similar versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Flint, TX	C+	B-	B-
Saddle Brook, NJ	B-	B+	B+
East Milton, FL	A+	B+	B+
Rocky Point, NY	A	B-	B-
Ridge, NY	A+	B+	B+
Rehoboth Beach, DE	D-	D	D
Englewood, OH	B-	A	A
Pulaski, VA	D	C	C
Princeton, MN	B	B+	B+
Portage, WI	D+	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Artondale 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 Artondale, WA average SchoolGrade of N/A, with N/A% actual proficiency versus 51% projected; overall, schools N/A. See Artondale schools on SchoolGrade

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