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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B
Property Crime Grade	C-
Other Crime Grade	B

Which crimes are included?

$1.72 million

Cost of Crime™ for Olalla, WA

In 2025, crime will cost $753 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Olalla ranks in the 48th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 48% of cities but less safe than 52%. This analysis applies only to Olalla's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Olalla is 24.66 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Olalla Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Olalla varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 32 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 52 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Olalla, WA see the most incidents - about 33 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Olalla, WA

The total projected cost of crime in Olalla for 2025 is $1,716,125. This translates to approximately $299 per resident and $753 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Olalla. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

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

Olalla, WA:	$299
Concrete, WA:	$1390
Colbert, WA:	$245
Washington:	$610
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Olalla is $299 per year, which is $166 less than the national average and $312 less than Washington's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Olalla:

In Concrete, WA, crime costs $1,390 per person, which is $1,091 more than in Olalla.
In Colbert, WA, crime costs $245 per person, which is $54 less than in Olalla

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Olalla	Cost per Olalla Resident
Murder	$167,495	$29
Rape/Sexual Assault	$252,025	$44
Robbery	$97,783	$17
Assault	$167,599	$29
Kidnapping	$60,522	$11
Vehicle Theft	$244,920	$43
Burglary	$140,805	$25
Theft	$314,719	$55
Arson	$20,560	$4
Vandalism	$189,924	$33
Animal Cruelty	$1,858	$0
Drug Crimes	$38,581	$7
Identity Theft	$19,334	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$1,716,125	$299

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Olalla, 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 Olalla totals $2,421,233 ($421 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,137,358 ($720 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 Olalla 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 Olalla has 1, have the same problem. Of Olalla’s 5,747 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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Olalla 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 Olalla residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.015
Robbery	0.5409
Rape	0.7233
Murder	0.0155
Total Violent Crime	2.295 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.57
Vehicle Theft	2.752
Burglary	2.701
Arson	0.1481
Total Property Crime	16.18 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1737
Drug Crimes	0.9076
Vandalism	4.626
Identity Theft	0.4346
Animal Cruelty	0.0437
Total "Other" Rate	6.186 (B)

Individual Olalla Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Burley, WA	C+	B-	C-
Vashon, WA	C-	D+	D+
Port Orchard, WA	D-	C-	D-
Gig Harbor, WA	C-	C+	D+
Manchester, WA	F	F	F
Navy Yard City, WA	B-	C-	C+
Artondale, WA	C+	B	C+
Ruston, WA	D-	C+	D-
Normandy Park, WA	D-	C+	F
Burien, WA	F	D	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Olalla 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
Moore Haven, FL	B	C-	C-
Ona, WV	C+	B-	B-
Offutt AFB, NE	B	D	D
Northbridge, MA	A+	A-	A-
North Stonington, CT	B	A-	A-
Morrison, IL	B+	B+	B+
Moriarty, NM	D	D-	D-
Morgantown, PA	A	A-	A-
Moraine, OH	D-	C-	C-
Moosup, CT	A-	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Olalla 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 Olalla, WA average SchoolGrade of N/A, with N/A% actual proficiency versus 50% projected; overall, schools N/A. See Olalla schools on SchoolGrade

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