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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$319,698

Cost of Crime™ for Wahkiacus, WA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,380 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Wahkiacus ranks in the 10th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 10% of cities but less safe than 90%. This analysis applies only to Wahkiacus's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Wahkiacus is 49.83 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Wahkiacus Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Wahkiacus varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 19 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 24 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Wahkiacus, WA see the most incidents - about 8 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Wahkiacus, WA

The total projected cost of crime in Wahkiacus for 2025 is $319,698. This translates to approximately $603 per resident and $1,380 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.1% of the median household income in Wahkiacus. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

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

Wahkiacus, WA:	$603
Concrete, WA:	$1390
Colbert, WA:	$245
Washington:	$610
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Wahkiacus is $603 per year, which is $139 more than the national average and $7 less than Washington's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Wahkiacus:

In Concrete, WA, crime costs $1,390 per person, which is $787 more than in Wahkiacus.
In Colbert, WA, crime costs $245 per person, which is $358 less than in Wahkiacus

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Wahkiacus	Cost per Wahkiacus Resident
Murder	$54,663	$103
Rape/Sexual Assault	$22,642	$43
Robbery	$26,734	$50
Assault	$39,658	$75
Kidnapping	$8,102	$15
Vehicle Theft	$29,588	$56
Burglary	$25,885	$49
Theft	$65,245	$123
Arson	$2,965	$6
Vandalism	$38,728	$73
Animal Cruelty	$168	$0
Drug Crimes	$4,761	$9
Identity Theft	$560	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$319,698	$603

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Wahkiacus, 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 Wahkiacus totals $496,658 ($937 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $816,356 ($1,540 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 Wahkiacus 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 Wahkiacus’s 530 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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Wahkiacus 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 Wahkiacus residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.605
Robbery	1.604
Rape	0.7046
Murder	0.0549
Total Violent Crime	4.968 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	23.77
Vehicle Theft	3.605
Burglary	5.385
Arson	0.2317
Total Property Crime	32.99 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2521
Drug Crimes	1.214
Vandalism	10.23
Identity Theft	0.1365
Animal Cruelty	0.0428
Total "Other" Rate	11.87 (D+)

Individual Wahkiacus Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Klickitat, WA	D-	D-	D-
Centerville, WA	D	C-	D-
Goldendale, WA	F	F	F
Appleton, WA	D-	D-	D
Glenwood, WA	C-	C-	C-
Maryhill, WA	D-	D+	D-
Lyle, WA	D-	D-	F
Wishram, WA	D+	C-	D
Laurel, WA	D-	D+	D
Dallesport, WA	C-	C	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Wahkiacus 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
Liberty, UT	B-	B+	B+
Law, TN	B-	D	D
Lawson, VA	C	D	D
Lecta, AL	C+	A-	A-
Ledbetter, NC	C	C-	C-
Leesville, OH	D	C	C
Legareville, SC	F	D-	D-
Lehigh, KS	C	C-	C-
Letcher, AL	C	B	B
Laurel Mountain, PA	B-	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Wahkiacus is as safe as 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 Wahkiacus, WA average SchoolGrade of N/A, with N/A% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools N/A. See Wahkiacus schools on SchoolGrade

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