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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$128,364

Cost of Crime™ for South Creek, WA

In 2025, crime will cost $918 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. South Creek ranks in the 42nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 42% of cities but less safe than 58%. This analysis applies only to South Creek's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in South Creek is 26.64 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in South Creek, WA

The total projected cost of crime in South Creek for 2025 is $128,364. This translates to approximately $384 per resident and $918 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in South Creek. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

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

South Creek, WA:	$384
Concrete, WA:	$1390
Colbert, WA:	$245
Washington:	$610
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in South Creek is $384 per year, which is $80 less than the national average and $226 less than Washington's state average. Below we compare cities similar to South Creek:

In Concrete, WA, crime costs $1,390 per person, which is $1,006 more than in South Creek.
In Colbert, WA, crime costs $245 per person, which is $139 less than in South Creek

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to South Creek	Cost per South Creek Resident
Murder	$15,714	$47
Rape/Sexual Assault	$14,513	$43
Robbery	$8,026	$24
Assault	$18,209	$55
Kidnapping	$4,554	$14
Vehicle Theft	$21,273	$64
Burglary	$16,474	$49
Theft	$10,097	$30
Arson	$1,635	$5
Vandalism	$14,726	$44
Animal Cruelty	$119	$0
Drug Crimes	$1,539	$5
Identity Theft	$1,485	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$128,364	$384

The Intangible Cost of Crime in South Creek, 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 Creek totals $183,187 ($548 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $311,552 ($933 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 Creek 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 city has few 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 South Creek’s 334 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 Creek 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 Creek residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.898
Robbery	0.7640
Rape	0.7166
Murder	0.0250
Total Violent Crime	3.404 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.837
Vehicle Theft	4.113
Burglary	5.438
Arson	0.2027
Total Property Crime	15.59 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2249
Drug Crimes	0.6228
Vandalism	6.172
Identity Theft	0.5746
Animal Cruelty	0.0483
Total "Other" Rate	7.642 (C+)

Individual South Creek Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Kapowsin, WA	D+	C-	D
Graham, WA	C	C	C
Roy, WA	C-	C	D+
Spanaway, WA	D-	D+	D-
Eatonville, WA	C-	C	C-
Mckenna, WA	F	F	F
Ohop, WA	C	C-	C-
South Hill, WA	D+	C+	D
Thrift, WA	C-	C	C
Orting, WA	C-	C+	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

South Creek is similar 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
Pleasant Grove, TN	C-	D-	D-
Oakshade, VA	A	A+	A+
Oakwood, NY	A+	C+	C+
Oasis, UT	D-	D+	D+
Obrien, CA	C	D+	D+
Ocean Forest, SC	B	C+	C+
Ogletown, PA	A+	A	A
Ono, KY	B-	B+	B+
Opdyke West, TX	D	C	C
Orchard, ID	D+	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, South Creek 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 Creek, WA average SchoolGrade of N/A, with N/A% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools N/A. See South Creek schools on SchoolGrade

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