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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$304,802

Cost of Crime™ for Mica, WA

In 2025, crime will cost $761 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Mica ranks in the 66th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 66% of cities but less safe than 34%. This analysis applies only to Mica's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Mica is 19.12 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Mica Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Mica varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 47 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 54 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Mica, WA see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Mica, WA

The total projected cost of crime in Mica for 2025 is $304,802. This translates to approximately $269 per resident and $761 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Mica. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.3%

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

Mica, WA:	$269
Concrete, WA:	$1390
Colbert, WA:	$245
Washington:	$610
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Mica is $269 per year, which is $195 less than the national average and $341 less than Washington's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Mica:

In Concrete, WA, crime costs $1,390 per person, which is $1,121 more than in Mica.
In Colbert, WA, crime costs $245 per person, which is $24 less than in Mica

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Mica	Cost per Mica Resident
Murder	$55,195	$49
Rape/Sexual Assault	$48,776	$43
Robbery	$14,454	$13
Assault	$28,804	$25
Kidnapping	$16,587	$15
Vehicle Theft	$17,804	$16
Burglary	$30,101	$27
Theft	$37,945	$34
Arson	$3,719	$3
Vandalism	$40,465	$36
Animal Cruelty	$161	$0
Drug Crimes	$7,320	$6
Identity Theft	$3,470	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$304,802	$269

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Mica, 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 Mica totals $615,281 ($544 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $920,083 ($813 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 Mica 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 city has few 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 have the same problem. Of Mica’s 1,132 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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Mica 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 Mica residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.8860
Robbery	0.4059
Rape	0.7106
Murder	0.0259
Total Violent Crime	2.029 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.472
Vehicle Theft	1.016
Burglary	2.932
Arson	0.1360
Total Property Crime	10.56 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2417
Drug Crimes	0.8742
Vandalism	5.004
Identity Theft	0.3961
Animal Cruelty	0.0193
Total "Other" Rate	6.535 (B)

Individual Mica Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Valleyford, WA	C-	B-	D
Veradale, WA	C-	B	D
Rockford, WA	D+	C	D+
Greenacres, WA	C+	B	C
Mount Hope, WA	D+	C	D
Spokane Valley, WA	D-	C	F
Liberty Lake, WA	C+	B+	C
Millwood, WA	F	C-	F
Otis Orchards, WA	C	C+	C-
Fairfield, WA	C-	C+	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Mica is lower 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
Matville, OH	A-	A	A
Aaronsburg, PA	A	A	A
Lindside, WV	A-	B-	B-
Loma Rica, CA	D+	C-	C-
Luxora, AR	F	F	F
Lyndora, PA	C	B-	B-
Macon, TN	C+	D+	D+
Mandaree, ND	F	C-	C-
Maple, WI	A-	A	A
Marlboro, OH	B	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Mica 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 Mica, WA average SchoolGrade of N/A, with N/A% actual proficiency versus 47% projected; overall, schools N/A. See Mica schools on SchoolGrade

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