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

Crime per Capita in Battle Ground

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

 

Battle Ground, WA Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

C
D-
Other Crime Grade
D-

$18.1 million

Cost of Crime™ for Battle Ground, WA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,465 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Battle Ground ranks in the 10th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 10% of cities but less safe than 90%. This analysis applies only to Battle Ground's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Battle Ground is 49.16 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Battle Ground Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Battle Ground varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 15 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 25 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Battle Ground, WA see the most incidents - about 254 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 131 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Battle Ground, WA

The total projected cost of crime in Battle Ground for 2025 is $18,146,544. This translates to approximately $494 per resident and $1,465 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Battle Ground. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 67.0%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 21.0%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Battle Ground Compared to Other Cities?

Battle Ground, WA: $494
Concrete, WA: $1390
Colbert, WA: $245
Washington: $610
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Battle Ground is $494 per year, which is $30 more than the national average and $116 less than Washington's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Battle Ground:
  • In Concrete, WA, crime costs $1,390 per person, which is $896 more than in Battle Ground.
  • In Colbert, WA, crime costs $245 per person, which is $249 less than in Battle Ground

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Battle Ground for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Battle Ground
Cost per Battle Ground Resident
Murder
$1.04 million
$28
Rape/Sexual Assault
$1.66 million
$45
Robbery
$1.22 million
$33
Assault
$1.53 million
$42
Kidnapping
$866,539
$24
Vehicle Theft
$1.53 million
$42
Burglary
$1.91 million
$52
Theft
$4.02 million
$110
Arson
$197,243
$5
Vandalism
$3.41 million
$93
Animal Cruelty
$6,313
$0
Drug Crimes
$117,543
$3
Identity Theft
$629,490
$17
Total Cost of Crime
$18,146,544
$494

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Battle Ground, 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 Battle Ground totals $15,986,529 ($435 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $34,133,073 ($930 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 Battle Ground 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 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 Battle Ground has 2, have the same problem. Of Battle Ground’s 36,709 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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Battle Ground 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 Battle Ground residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.454
Robbery
1.056
Rape
0.7451
Murder
0.0151
Total Violent Crime
3.271 (C)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
21.15
Vehicle Theft
2.698
Burglary
5.736
Arson
0.2225
Total Property Crime
29.81 (D-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.3893
Drug Crimes
0.4329
Vandalism
13.02
Identity Theft
2.216
Animal Cruelty
0.0232
Total "Other" Rate
16.08 (D-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Battle Ground is higher 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
B-
C+
C+
A-
C
C
F
F
F
A
A
A
C-
A-
A-
C-
C+
C+
D
D+
D+
D
D-
D-
B
B
B
A
A
A

Considering only the crime rate, Battle Ground is as safe as 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 Battle Ground, WA average SchoolGrade of N/A, with N/A% actual proficiency versus 44% projected; overall, schools N/A. See Battle Ground schools on SchoolGrade

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