Crime per Capita in Pend Oreille County
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Pend Oreille County.
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B-
Overall Crime Grade™
C+ |
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C+ |
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Other Crime Grade |
B+ |
$4.60 million
Cost of Crime™ for Pend Oreille County, WA
In 2025, crime will cost $822 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Pend Oreille County 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 Pend Oreille County, WA Safe?
The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US county. Pend Oreille County ranks in the 59th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 59% of counties but less safe than 41%. This analysis applies only to Pend Oreille County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.
The crime rate in Pend Oreille County is 27.41 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Pend Oreille County Residents generally consider the southwest part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Pend Oreille County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 21 in the northeast areas to 1 in 56 in the southwest.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Pend Oreille County, WA see the most incidents - about 156 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Pend Oreille County, WA
The total projected cost of crime in Pend Oreille County for 2025 is $4,596,378. This translates to approximately $342 per resident and $822 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Pend Oreille County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.8%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.6%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Pend Oreille County Compared to Other Counties?
| Pend Oreille County, WA: | $342 |
|---|---|
| King County, WA: | $819 |
| Benton County, WA: | $391 |
| Washington: | $610 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Pend Oreille County is $342 per year, which is $122 less than the national average and $268 less than Washington's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Pend Oreille County:
- In King County, WA, crime costs $819 per person, which is $477 more than in Pend Oreille County.
- In Benton County, WA, crime costs $391 per person, which is $49 more than in Pend Oreille County
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Pend Oreille County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Pend Oreille County |
Cost per Pend Oreille County Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$612,003 |
$46 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$601,746 |
$45 |
Robbery |
$337,691 |
$25 |
Assault |
$743,260 |
$55 |
Kidnapping |
$85,463 |
$6 |
Vehicle Theft |
$173,637 |
$13 |
Burglary |
$419,343 |
$31 |
Theft |
$805,478 |
$60 |
Arson |
$67,306 |
$5 |
Vandalism |
$565,347 |
$42 |
Animal Cruelty |
$4,987 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$131,349 |
$10 |
Identity Theft |
$48,767 |
$4 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$4,596,378 |
$342 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Pend Oreille County, 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 Pend Oreille County totals $7,334,357 ($546 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $11,930,736 ($889 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 Pend Oreille County 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 county 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 Pend Oreille County has 6, have the same problem. Of Pend Oreille County’s 13,422 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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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 Pend Oreille County residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
1.928 |
Robbery |
0.7999 |
Rape |
0.7394 |
Murder |
0.0243 |
Total Violent Crime |
3.492 (C+) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
11.59 |
Vehicle Theft |
0.8354 |
Burglary |
3.445 |
Arson |
0.2077 |
Total Property Crime |
16.08 (C+) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.1050 |
Drug Crimes |
1.323 |
Vandalism |
5.896 |
Identity Theft |
0.4694 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0502 |
Total "Other" Rate |
7.844 (B+) |
Individual Pend Oreille County Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties
Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of crime in Pend Oreille County is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Pend Oreille County.
Nearby County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C | C+ | D+ | |
A | A- | A+ | |
B+ | A- | A+ | |
B- | D+ | A+ | |
D+ | D+ | D | |
C+ | D- | B | |
C- | C- | D+ | |
B+ | B | B+ | |
F | F | F | |
D | B | D- |
Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations
Pend Oreille County is lower versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.
Similar County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C+ | B+ | B+ | |
B+ | B- | B- | |
D- | C- | C- | |
D- | F | F | |
D | C+ | C+ | |
D+ | D+ | D+ | |
C- | C- | C- | |
C+ | A | A | |
D- | D | D | |
A | A+ | A+ |
Considering only the crime rate, Pend Oreille County 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 Pend Oreille County, WA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 55% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Pend Oreille County schools on SchoolGrade
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