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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C+
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	D+

Which crimes are included?

$177,327

Cost of Crime™ for Swofford, WA

In 2025, crime will cost $787 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Swofford ranks in the 27th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 27% of cities but less safe than 73%. This analysis applies only to Swofford's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Swofford is 33.61 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Swofford Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Swofford varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 27 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 36 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Swofford, WA see the most incidents - about 11 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Swofford, WA

The total projected cost of crime in Swofford for 2025 is $177,327. This translates to approximately $376 per resident and $787 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Swofford. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 64.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 23.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

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

Swofford, WA:	$376
Concrete, WA:	$1390
Colbert, WA:	$245
Washington:	$610
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Swofford is $376 per year, which is $89 less than the national average and $235 less than Washington's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Swofford:

In Concrete, WA, crime costs $1,390 per person, which is $1,014 more than in Swofford.
In Colbert, WA, crime costs $245 per person, which is $131 less than in Swofford

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Swofford	Cost per Swofford Resident
Murder	$27,466	$58
Rape/Sexual Assault	$20,689	$44
Robbery	$9,531	$20
Assault	$20,432	$43
Kidnapping	$7,514	$16
Vehicle Theft	$3,215	$7
Burglary	$7,350	$16
Theft	$42,061	$89
Arson	$2,029	$4
Vandalism	$31,478	$67
Animal Cruelty	$148	$0
Drug Crimes	$3,727	$8
Identity Theft	$1,687	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$177,327	$376

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Swofford, 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 Swofford totals $291,981 ($619 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $469,308 ($994 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 Swofford 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 northwest 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 have the same problem. Of Swofford’s 472 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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Swofford 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 Swofford residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.507
Robbery	0.6420
Rape	0.7229
Murder	0.0310
Total Violent Crime	2.903 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	17.21
Vehicle Theft	0.4399
Burglary	1.717
Arson	0.1780
Total Property Crime	19.54 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2626
Drug Crimes	1.068
Vandalism	9.335
Identity Theft	0.4618
Animal Cruelty	0.0424
Total "Other" Rate	11.17 (D+)

Individual Swofford Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Morton, WA	D-	D-	F
Mossyrock, WA	D+	C	C-
Silver Creek, WA	D+	C+	D
Cinebar, WA	D	C-	D-
Glenoma, WA	B+	C+	B
Salkum, WA	D	C+	D-
Onalaska, WA	D+	C	D
Mineral, WA	F	F	F
Kosmos, WA	F	D	F
Ethel, WA	C	B	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Swofford 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
Wendover, KY	C-	C-	C-
Duncanon, KY	A-	B+	B+
Duplainville, WI	A+	A+	A+
Durham, KS	D	C+	C+
Dutch Flat, CA	C+	C	C
Eagle Point, WI	A	A	A
Eagletown, NC	D-	C	C
East Arlington, VT	A-	B+	B+
Wintergreen, VA	D-	C+	C+
Whiteside, TN	D+	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Swofford is safer than the Washington state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Swofford, WA average SchoolGrade of N/A, with N/A% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools N/A. See Swofford schools on SchoolGrade

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