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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	D+

Which crimes are included?

$78.1 million

Cost of Crime™ for Olympia, WA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,352 per household.

More cost data

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Olympia ranks in the 10th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 10% of cities but less safe than 90%. This analysis applies only to Olympia's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Olympia is 48.93 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Olympia Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Olympia varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 9 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 35 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Olympia, WA see the most incidents - about 1,813 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 343 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Olympia, WA

The total projected cost of crime in Olympia for 2025 is $78,065,565. This translates to approximately $539 per resident and $1,352 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Olympia. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.9%

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

Olympia, WA:	$539
Concrete, WA:	$1390
Colbert, WA:	$245
Washington:	$610
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Olympia is $539 per year, which is $75 more than the national average and $71 less than Washington's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Olympia:

In Concrete, WA, crime costs $1,390 per person, which is $851 more than in Olympia.
In Colbert, WA, crime costs $245 per person, which is $294 less than in Olympia

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Olympia	Cost per Olympia Resident
Murder	$10.9 million	$76
Rape/Sexual Assault	$6.50 million	$45
Robbery	$4.16 million	$29
Assault	$6.99 million	$48
Kidnapping	$2.11 million	$15
Vehicle Theft	$10.8 million	$75
Burglary	$5.66 million	$39
Theft	$18.6 million	$129
Arson	$542,589	$4
Vandalism	$9.49 million	$66
Animal Cruelty	$70,819	$0
Drug Crimes	$929,338	$6
Identity Theft	$1.18 million	$8
Total Cost of Crime	$78,065,565	$539

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Olympia, 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 Olympia totals $107,903,940 ($745 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $185,969,505 ($1,284 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 Olympia 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 west 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 Olympia has 19, have the same problem. Of Olympia’s 144,833 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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Olympia 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 Olympia residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.680
Robbery	0.9130
Rape	0.7407
Murder	0.0402
Total Violent Crime	3.374 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	24.86
Vehicle Theft	4.838
Burglary	4.311
Arson	0.1551
Total Property Crime	34.16 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2398
Drug Crimes	0.8675
Vandalism	9.170
Identity Theft	1.048
Animal Cruelty	0.0661
Total "Other" Rate	11.39 (D+)

Individual Olympia Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Tumwater, WA	D-	C-	D-
Lacey, WA	D	C	D-
Kellys Korner, WA	D	C-	D-
Nisqually Indian Community, WA	B-	C+	B
Littlerock, WA	C	C	D+
Dupont, WA	F	D+	F
Anderson Island, WA	C-	C-	C-
Tenino, WA	C-	C+	D
Longbranch, WA	D-	D	D-
Wauna, WA	D+	C	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Olympia 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
Mansfield, TX	B-	C+	C+
Manhattan, NY	C-	D	D
Marietta, GA	C	D+	D+
Mansfield, OH	C-	C-	C-
Maple Grove, MN	C	B+	B+
Livonia, MI	C+	C	C
Leander, TX	B+	B+	B+
Louisville, KY	C-	C+	C+
Lawrenceville, GA	B	B	B
Lawrence, MA	B-	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Olympia is as safe as 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 Olympia, WA average SchoolGrade of A, with 60% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Olympia schools on SchoolGrade

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