The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in South Cle Elum, WA: Crime Maps and Statistics

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$907,201

Cost of Crime™ for South Cle Elum, WA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,661 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in South Cle Elum 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 South Cle Elum, WA Safe?

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

The crime rate in South Cle Elum is 23.38 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. South Cle Elum Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in South Cle Elum varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 23 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 56 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of South Cle Elum, WA see the most incidents - about 9 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in South Cle Elum, WA

The total projected cost of crime in South Cle Elum for 2025 is $907,201. This translates to approximately $762 per resident and $1,661 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.7% of the median household income in South Cle Elum. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 42.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 45.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in South Cle Elum Compared to Other Cities?

South Cle Elum, WA:	$762
Concrete, WA:	$1390
Colbert, WA:	$245
Washington:	$610
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in South Cle Elum is $762 per year, which is $298 more than the national average and $152 more than Washington's state average. Below we compare cities similar to South Cle Elum:

In Concrete, WA, crime costs $1,390 per person, which is $627 more than in South Cle Elum.
In Colbert, WA, crime costs $245 per person, which is $517 less than in South Cle Elum

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to South Cle Elum	Cost per South Cle Elum Resident
Murder	$602,516	$506
Rape/Sexual Assault	$54,380	$46
Robbery	$34,308	$29
Assault	$30,234	$25
Kidnapping	$3,850	$3
Vehicle Theft	$27,104	$23
Burglary	$36,659	$31
Theft	$51,977	$44
Arson	$6,009	$5
Vandalism	$47,515	$40
Animal Cruelty	$399	$0
Drug Crimes	$5,904	$5
Identity Theft	$6,344	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$907,201	$762

The Intangible Cost of Crime in South Cle Elum, 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 South Cle Elum totals $4,269,247 ($3,588 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $5,176,447 ($4,350 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 South Cle Elum 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 South Cle Elum has 1, have the same problem. Of South Cle Elum’s 1,190 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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South Cle Elum 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 South Cle Elum residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.8847
Robbery	0.9166
Rape	0.7537
Murder	0.2694
Total Violent Crime	2.824 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.434
Vehicle Theft	1.471
Burglary	3.397
Arson	0.2091
Total Property Crime	13.51 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0534
Drug Crimes	0.6708
Vandalism	5.589
Identity Theft	0.6888
Animal Cruelty	0.0453
Total "Other" Rate	7.047 (B-)

Individual South Cle Elum Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Cle Elum, WA	D-	C-	D-
Roslyn, WA	D	D	D
Teanaway, WA	B	B-	B+
Ronald, WA	B-	B-	B-
Easton, WA	C+	C-	B-
Liberty, WA	C	B-	C-
Thorp, WA	B	B	B-
Stampede, WA	B-	B-	B
Ellensburg, WA	D-	C	F
Goose Prairie, WA	F	F	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

South Cle Elum 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
Polonia, WI	B	A	A
Norwood, MN	A-	A	A
Ocobla, MS	A+	A+	A+
Osterburg, PA	A+	A	A
Overisel, MI	A+	A	A
Parks, AZ	B	B-	B-
Patagonia, AZ	C	D	D
Pickford, MI	C	D-	D-
Plum City, WI	B-	A-	A-
Plum Springs, KY	B+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, South Cle Elum 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 South Cle Elum, WA average SchoolGrade of N/A, with N/A% actual proficiency versus 41% projected; overall, schools N/A. See South Cle Elum schools on SchoolGrade

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