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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$1.14 million

Cost of Crime™ for Ritzville, WA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,292 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Ritzville ranks in the 14th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 14% of cities but less safe than 86%. This analysis applies only to Ritzville's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Ritzville is 43.78 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Ritzville Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Ritzville varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 12 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 40 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Ritzville, WA see the most incidents - about 31 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Ritzville, WA

The total projected cost of crime in Ritzville for 2025 is $1,136,032. This translates to approximately $532 per resident and $1,292 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Ritzville. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

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

Ritzville, WA:	$532
Concrete, WA:	$1390
Colbert, WA:	$245
Washington:	$610
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Ritzville is $532 per year, which is $68 more than the national average and $78 less than Washington's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Ritzville:

In Concrete, WA, crime costs $1,390 per person, which is $857 more than in Ritzville.
In Colbert, WA, crime costs $245 per person, which is $287 less than in Ritzville

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Ritzville	Cost per Ritzville Resident
Murder	$213,180	$100
Rape/Sexual Assault	$94,043	$44
Robbery	$59,403	$28
Assault	$149,649	$70
Kidnapping	$15,573	$7
Vehicle Theft	$37,153	$17
Burglary	$118,855	$56
Theft	$145,727	$68
Arson	$9,869	$5
Vandalism	$217,802	$102
Animal Cruelty	$905	$0
Drug Crimes	$35,037	$16
Identity Theft	$38,836	$18
Total Cost of Crime	$1,136,032	$532

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Ritzville, 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 Ritzville totals $1,935,062 ($907 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,071,094 ($1,439 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 Ritzville 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 Ritzville has 3, have the same problem. Of Ritzville’s 2,134 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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Ritzville 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 Ritzville residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.442
Robbery	0.8850
Rape	0.7268
Murder	0.0532
Total Violent Crime	4.107 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.19
Vehicle Theft	1.124
Burglary	6.141
Arson	0.1915
Total Property Crime	20.64 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1204
Drug Crimes	2.220
Vandalism	14.29
Identity Theft	2.351
Animal Cruelty	0.0573
Total "Other" Rate	19.04 (F)

Individual Ritzville Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Ralston, WA	D	D+	D
Lamona, WA	D	D+	C-
Lind, WA	C-	C	D+
Mohler, WA	D	D	C-
Odessa, WA	D+	C-	C-
Benge, WA	F	D-	F
Sprague, WA	D-	D	D-
Lamont, WA	D-	C-	D-
Washtucna, WA	F	D-	F
Ruff, WA	D-	B-	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Ritzville 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
Thompsonville, IL	A+	A-	A-
Inman, KS	B-	B-	B-
Junction City, WI	C+	C+	C+
Kutztown University, PA	B+	A	A
Lake Linden, MI	C-	D-	D-
Lakeside, OR	D	C+	C+
Moyie Springs, ID	C	C+	C+
Sidman, PA	B-	B+	B+
Stella, NC	B-	D	D
Akron, CO	F	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Ritzville 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 Ritzville, WA average SchoolGrade of N/A, with N/A% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools N/A. See Ritzville schools on SchoolGrade

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