The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Moses Lake North, WA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Moses Lake North

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Moses Lake North.

 

Moses Lake North, WA Map of Crime Rates
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D+

Overall Crime Grade™

B-
D
Other Crime Grade
C-

$424,897

Cost of Crime™ for Moses Lake North, WA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,356 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Moses Lake North 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 Moses Lake North, WA Safe?

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Moses Lake North ranks in the 25th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 25% of cities but less safe than 75%. This analysis applies only to Moses Lake North's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Moses Lake North is 34.65 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Moses Lake North Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Moses Lake North varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 21 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 79 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Moses Lake North, WA see the most incidents - about 13 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Moses Lake North, WA

The total projected cost of crime in Moses Lake North for 2025 is $424,897. This translates to approximately $430 per resident and $1,356 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Moses Lake North. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.4%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Moses Lake North Compared to Other Cities?

Moses Lake North, WA: $430
Concrete, WA: $1390
Colbert, WA: $245
Washington: $610
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Moses Lake North is $430 per year, which is $34 less than the national average and $180 less than Washington's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Moses Lake North:
  • In Concrete, WA, crime costs $1,390 per person, which is $959 more than in Moses Lake North.
  • In Colbert, WA, crime costs $245 per person, which is $186 less than in Moses Lake North

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Moses Lake North for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Moses Lake North
Cost per Moses Lake North Resident
Murder
$112,371
$114
Rape/Sexual Assault
$34,635
$35
Robbery
$18,118
$18
Assault
$43,091
$44
Kidnapping
$11,376
$12
Vehicle Theft
$15,628
$16
Burglary
$27,893
$28
Theft
$92,635
$94
Arson
$2,769
$3
Vandalism
$56,424
$57
Animal Cruelty
$194
$0
Drug Crimes
$4,809
$5
Identity Theft
$4,953
$5
Total Cost of Crime
$424,897
$430

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Moses Lake North, 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 Moses Lake North totals $930,830 ($943 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,355,727 ($1,374 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 Moses Lake North 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 Moses Lake North’s 987 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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Moses Lake North 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 Moses Lake North residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.520
Robbery
0.5836
Rape
0.5788
Murder
0.0606
Total Violent Crime
2.743 (B-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
18.12
Vehicle Theft
1.023
Burglary
3.116
Arson
0.1162
Total Property Crime
22.38 (D)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1901
Drug Crimes
0.6587
Vandalism
8.002
Identity Theft
0.6483
Animal Cruelty
0.0266
Total "Other" Rate
9.526 (C-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Moses Lake North 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
C-
D
D
F
F
F
B-
B-
B-
A
C
C
C-
C-
C-
B+
B-
B-
D
C-
C-
D
F
F
B-
C-
C-
B
A-
A-

Considering only the crime rate, Moses Lake North 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 Moses Lake North, WA average SchoolGrade of N/A, with N/A% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools N/A. See Moses Lake North schools on SchoolGrade

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