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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C-
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$388,710

Cost of Crime™ for Carlton, WA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,202 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Carlton ranks in the 15th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 15% of cities but less safe than 85%. This analysis applies only to Carlton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Carlton is 42.95 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Carlton Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Carlton varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 16 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 54 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Carlton, WA see the most incidents - about 8 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Carlton, WA

The total projected cost of crime in Carlton for 2025 is $388,710. This translates to approximately $492 per resident and $1,202 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Carlton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 63.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 24.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

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

Carlton, WA:	$492
Concrete, WA:	$1390
Colbert, WA:	$245
Washington:	$610
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Carlton is $492 per year, which is $28 more than the national average and $118 less than Washington's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Carlton:

In Concrete, WA, crime costs $1,390 per person, which is $898 more than in Carlton.
In Colbert, WA, crime costs $245 per person, which is $247 less than in Carlton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Carlton	Cost per Carlton Resident
Murder	$61,744	$78
Rape/Sexual Assault	$34,535	$44
Robbery	$28,438	$36
Assault	$45,491	$58
Kidnapping	$7,937	$10
Vehicle Theft	$11,175	$14
Burglary	$43,673	$55
Theft	$74,550	$94
Arson	$4,468	$6
Vandalism	$59,509	$75
Animal Cruelty	$392	$0
Drug Crimes	$7,037	$9
Identity Theft	$9,761	$12
Total Cost of Crime	$388,710	$492

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Carlton, 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 Carlton totals $603,125 ($763 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $991,835 ($1,255 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 Carlton 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 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 Carlton has 1, have the same problem. Of Carlton’s 790 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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Carlton 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 Carlton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.005
Robbery	1.144
Rape	0.7210
Murder	0.0416
Total Violent Crime	3.912 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	18.22
Vehicle Theft	0.9135
Burglary	6.095
Arson	0.2342
Total Property Crime	25.46 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1657
Drug Crimes	1.204
Vandalism	10.54
Identity Theft	1.596
Animal Cruelty	0.0670
Total "Other" Rate	13.58 (D)

Individual Carlton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Twisp, WA	D+	D	D+
Methow, WA	F	D+	F
Winthrop, WA	D	C	D-
Rocky Butte, WA	D	B-	D-
Malott, WA	C-	D-	C+
Pateros, WA	D-	D+	F
Brewster, WA	D-	D	F
Monse, WA	D-	C	D-
Okanogan, WA	D+	C-	C-
Manson, WA	D+	D+	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Carlton 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
El Toro, TX	C	C-	C-
Turney, MO	B+	C+	C+
Turkey Ford, OK	B-	C+	C+
Tripp, SD	D	D+	D+
Togus, ME	A	A+	A+
Tillman, SC	F	F	F
Teaberry, KY	C-	C-	C-
Guinea Mills, VA	C+	B+	B+
Farragut, IA	C	C-	C-
Fairwater, WI	A	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Carlton 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 Carlton, WA average SchoolGrade of N/A, with N/A% actual proficiency versus 28% projected; overall, schools N/A. See Carlton schools on SchoolGrade

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