The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Washougal, 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?

$11.5 million

Cost of Crime™ for Washougal, WA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,259 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Washougal ranks in the 14th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 14% of cities but less safe than 86%. This analysis applies only to Washougal's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Washougal is 43.36 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Washougal Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Washougal varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 11 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 65 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Washougal, WA see the most incidents - about 224 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Washougal, WA

The total projected cost of crime in Washougal for 2025 is $11,532,412. This translates to approximately $459 per resident and $1,259 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Washougal. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 66.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 20.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

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

Washougal, WA:	$459
Concrete, WA:	$1390
Colbert, WA:	$245
Washington:	$610
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Washougal is $459 per year, which is $6 less than the national average and $152 less than Washington's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Washougal:

In Concrete, WA, crime costs $1,390 per person, which is $931 more than in Washougal.
In Colbert, WA, crime costs $245 per person, which is $214 less than in Washougal

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Washougal	Cost per Washougal Resident
Murder	$674,995	$27
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.12 million	$44
Robbery	$699,821	$28
Assault	$1.12 million	$45
Kidnapping	$544,408	$22
Vehicle Theft	$962,441	$38
Burglary	$1.35 million	$54
Theft	$1.83 million	$73
Arson	$117,142	$5
Vandalism	$2.70 million	$107
Animal Cruelty	$5,006	$0
Drug Crimes	$60,973	$2
Identity Theft	$339,157	$13
Total Cost of Crime	$11,532,412	$459

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Washougal, 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 Washougal totals $10,555,729 ($420 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $22,088,141 ($878 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 Washougal 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 southwest 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 Washougal has 1, have the same problem. Of Washougal’s 25,145 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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Washougal 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 Washougal residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.555
Robbery	0.8848
Rape	0.7334
Murder	0.0143
Total Violent Crime	3.188 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	14.09
Vehicle Theft	2.472
Burglary	5.926
Arson	0.1929
Total Property Crime	22.68 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.3571
Drug Crimes	0.3278
Vandalism	15.04
Identity Theft	1.743
Animal Cruelty	0.0269
Total "Other" Rate	17.49 (D-)

Individual Washougal Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Fern Prairie, WA	D	C+	D
Camas, WA	D	B	D+
Troutdale, OR	D-	C	D-
Corbett, OR	D+	C+	D
Wood Village, OR	F	D+	F
Fairview, OR	F	D+	F
Fisher, WA	D	B+	B
Gresham, OR	D-	C	D-
Bridal Veil, OR	F	F	F
Cottrell, OR	C	B	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Washougal 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
Shippensburg, PA	A-	A+	A+
Eastmont, WA	C-	B+	B+
Eden, NC	D+	D	D
Edgewood, MD	D	F	F
Elgin, TX	C-	C-	C-
Elko, NV	F	F	F
Farmington, MO	C-	C	C
Farmington, UT	B	B+	B+
Farragut, TN	D+	C+	C+
Dyersburg, TN	D-	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Washougal 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 Washougal, WA average SchoolGrade of N/A, with N/A% actual proficiency versus 45% projected; overall, schools N/A. See Washougal schools on SchoolGrade

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