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

Crime per Capita in Northeast Tacoma

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Northeast Tacoma.

 

Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, WA Map of Crime Rates
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B-

Overall Crime Grade™

B+
B-
Other Crime Grade
B-

$9.66 million

Cost of Crime™ for Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, WA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,286 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Northeast Tacoma ranks in the 60th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 60% of neighborhoods but less safe than 40%. This analysis applies only to Northeast Tacoma's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Northeast Tacoma is 31.61 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Northeast Tacoma Residents generally consider the north part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Northeast Tacoma varies by area - ranging from 1 in 20 in the west areas to 1 in 38 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, WA see the most incidents - about 210 per year. In contrast, the south part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 20 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, WA

The total projected cost of crime in Northeast Tacoma for 2025 is $9,659,134. This translates to approximately $464 per resident and $1,286 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Northeast Tacoma. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.2%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.5%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Northeast Tacoma Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, WA: $464
New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA: $1762
Moran Prairie, Spokane, WA: $324
Washington: $610
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Northeast Tacoma is $464 per year, which is the same as the national average and $146 less than Tacoma's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Northeast Tacoma:
  • In New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA, crime costs $1,762 per person, which is $1,297 more than in Northeast Tacoma.
  • In Moran Prairie, Spokane, WA, crime costs $324 per person, which is $141 less than in Northeast Tacoma

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Northeast Tacoma for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Northeast Tacoma
Cost per Northeast Tacoma Resident
Murder
$1.76 million
$85
Rape/Sexual Assault
$959,417
$46
Robbery
$479,801
$23
Assault
$796,287
$38
Kidnapping
$267,237
$13
Vehicle Theft
$2.31 million
$111
Burglary
$867,652
$42
Theft
$911,874
$44
Arson
$93,926
$5
Vandalism
$1.05 million
$50
Animal Cruelty
$3,795
$0
Drug Crimes
$64,138
$3
Identity Theft
$103,189
$5
Total Cost of Crime
$9,659,134
$464

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, 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 Northeast Tacoma totals $16,739,545 ($805 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $26,398,679 ($1,269 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 Northeast Tacoma 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 southeast part of the neighborhood 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 Northeast Tacoma has 1, have the same problem. Of Northeast Tacoma’s 20,799 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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Northeast Tacoma 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 Northeast Tacoma residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.333
Robbery
0.7334
Rape
0.7608
Murder
0.0450
Total Violent Crime
2.872 (B+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
8.465
Vehicle Theft
7.161
Burglary
4.599
Arson
0.1870
Total Property Crime
20.41 (B-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2119
Drug Crimes
0.4169
Vandalism
7.033
Identity Theft
0.6410
Animal Cruelty
0.0247
Total "Other" Rate
8.328 (B-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Northeast Tacoma is similar versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C
C
C
B
C
C
C
D-
D-
A+
A+
A+
A+
A
A
B
B-
B-
C+
B
B
A
A-
A-
D-
D-
D-
B-
D
D

Considering only the crime rate, Northeast Tacoma is safer than the Washington state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, WA average SchoolGrade of N/A, with N/A% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools N/A. See Northeast Tacoma schools on SchoolGrade

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