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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C
Property Crime Grade	D
Other Crime Grade	C-

Which crimes are included?

$563,069

Cost of Crime™ for Palouse, WA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,011 per household.

More cost data

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Palouse ranks in the 24th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 24% of cities but less safe than 76%. This analysis applies only to Palouse's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Palouse is 35.45 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Palouse Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Palouse varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 28 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 28 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Palouse, WA see the most incidents - about 8 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Palouse, WA

The total projected cost of crime in Palouse for 2025 is $563,069. This translates to approximately $413 per resident and $1,011 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Palouse. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 63.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 24.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

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

Palouse, WA:	$413
Concrete, WA:	$1390
Colbert, WA:	$245
Washington:	$610
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Palouse is $413 per year, which is $52 less than the national average and $198 less than Washington's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Palouse:

In Concrete, WA, crime costs $1,390 per person, which is $977 more than in Palouse.
In Colbert, WA, crime costs $245 per person, which is $168 less than in Palouse

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Palouse	Cost per Palouse Resident
Murder	$100,068	$73
Rape/Sexual Assault	$63,399	$46
Robbery	$41,721	$31
Assault	$53,041	$39
Kidnapping	$15,454	$11
Vehicle Theft	$9,135	$7
Burglary	$56,706	$42
Theft	$122,494	$90
Arson	$5,851	$4
Vandalism	$74,846	$55
Animal Cruelty	$334	$0
Drug Crimes	$2,644	$2
Identity Theft	$17,374	$13
Total Cost of Crime	$563,069	$413

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Palouse, 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 Palouse totals $1,005,166 ($736 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,568,235 ($1,149 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 Palouse 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 southwest 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 have the same problem. Of Palouse’s 1,365 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.

To better understand and navigate these intricate crime maps, a high-speed internet connection can be crucial. Fast and seamless online connectivity ensures that map details load efficiently, providing users with clearer, uninterrupted insights. If you're considering enhancing your online experience, check out high speed internet in Palouse, WA at ISP Reports.

Palouse 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 Palouse residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.353
Robbery	0.9717
Rape	0.7660
Murder	0.0390
Total Violent Crime	3.130 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	17.33
Vehicle Theft	0.4322
Burglary	4.580
Arson	0.1775
Total Property Crime	22.52 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1867
Drug Crimes	0.2619
Vandalism	7.675
Identity Theft	1.644
Animal Cruelty	0.0331
Total "Other" Rate	9.801 (C-)

Individual Palouse Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Potlatch Junction, ID	D	D-	C-
Viola, ID	C+	B+	B-
Garfield, WA	D+	C+	C
Potlatch, ID	D	F	C+
Onaway, ID	D+	F	B+
Princeton, ID	C	C+	B-
Albion, WA	C-	B+	D+
Johnson, WA	B-	B	C
Pullman, WA	D-	C-	D-
Moscow, ID	D	C+	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Palouse 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
Appleton City, MO	D	C	C
Aroma Park, IL	B+	B+	B+
Avalon, NJ	D	D	D
Princeton, ME	C	B	B
O'Brien, OR	C-	C-	C-
Oak Grove, TX	D+	D-	D-
Oakland, KY	B-	B+	B+
Oolitic, IN	C	B	B
Ostrander, WA	D+	D+	D+
Oxford, MD	B+	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Palouse 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 Palouse, WA average SchoolGrade of N/A, with N/A% actual proficiency versus 44% projected; overall, schools N/A. See Palouse schools on SchoolGrade

About the Data

CrimeGrade.org provides highly detailed and accurate crime data, used by insurance companies, home security firms, and other industries. Our data is available for licensing—learn more about our USA crime data and licensing.

Crime By Zip Code Download

Our proprietary data is available for download by zip code or by state in a CSV Flat File. Please visit our download page for pricing and terms.

Download CSV

Home Security

A crime occurs on average every 7 days 13 hours in Palouse. Want to protect your home?

Home Security Companies in Palouse, WA

All maps and statistics above are projections, not certainties, and provided without guarantee free of charge. Verify all info before making any decisions based on the data.