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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$121,307

Cost of Crime™ for Steptoe, WA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,220 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Steptoe ranks in the 18th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 18% of cities but less safe than 82%. This analysis applies only to Steptoe's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Steptoe is 39.94 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Steptoe Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Steptoe varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 15 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 30 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Steptoe, WA see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Steptoe, WA

The total projected cost of crime in Steptoe for 2025 is $121,307. This translates to approximately $485 per resident and $1,220 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Steptoe. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

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

Steptoe, WA:	$485
Concrete, WA:	$1390
Colbert, WA:	$245
Washington:	$610
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Steptoe is $485 per year, which is $21 more than the national average and $125 less than Washington's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Steptoe:

In Concrete, WA, crime costs $1,390 per person, which is $905 more than in Steptoe.
In Colbert, WA, crime costs $245 per person, which is $240 less than in Steptoe

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Steptoe	Cost per Steptoe Resident
Murder	$26,985	$108
Rape/Sexual Assault	$11,954	$48
Robbery	$9,488	$38
Assault	$8,183	$33
Kidnapping	$1,073	$4
Vehicle Theft	$5,028	$20
Burglary	$8,540	$34
Theft	$19,067	$76
Arson	$882	$4
Vandalism	$25,851	$103
Animal Cruelty	$107	$0
Drug Crimes	$2,745	$11
Identity Theft	$1,404	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$121,307	$485

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Steptoe, 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 Steptoe totals $243,681 ($975 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $364,989 ($1,460 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 Steptoe 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 Steptoe’s 250 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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Steptoe 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 Steptoe residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.140
Robbery	1.207
Rape	0.7886
Murder	0.0574
Total Violent Crime	3.192 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	14.73
Vehicle Theft	1.299
Burglary	3.766
Arson	0.1461
Total Property Crime	19.94 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0708
Drug Crimes	1.484
Vandalism	14.47
Identity Theft	0.7257
Animal Cruelty	0.0579
Total "Other" Rate	16.81 (D-)

Individual Steptoe Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Thornton, WA	D	C	D
Colfax, WA	D-	D+	D-
Diamond, WA	F	D+	F
Garfield, WA	D+	C+	C
Oakesdale, WA	D+	C+	C+
Belmont, WA	D+	C+	C+
St. John, WA	D-	D+	F
Palouse, WA	D+	C	D
Endicott, WA	D-	D+	F
Albion, WA	C-	B+	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Steptoe 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
San Lawrence Terrace, CA	A-	C+	C+
Leda, VA	C-	C+	C+
Leesville, IL	B-	B	B
Leflore, MS	C+	A+	A+
Lewisburg, LA	B	B	B
Lisbon, LA	D-	F	F
Lisco, NE	F	D+	D+
Load, KY	C-	B	B
Locke, WA	C-	D+	D+
Lockhart, WV	A	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Steptoe 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 Steptoe, WA average SchoolGrade of N/A, with N/A% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools N/A. See Steptoe schools on SchoolGrade

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