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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	D+

Which crimes are included?

$760,322

Cost of Crime™ for Wilbur, WA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,304 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Wilbur ranks in the 13th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 13% of cities but less safe than 87%. This analysis applies only to Wilbur's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Wilbur is 44.59 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Wilbur Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Wilbur varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 19 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 23 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Wilbur, WA see the most incidents - about 24 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Wilbur, WA

The total projected cost of crime in Wilbur for 2025 is $760,322. This translates to approximately $537 per resident and $1,304 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Wilbur. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%

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

Wilbur, WA:	$537
Concrete, WA:	$1390
Colbert, WA:	$245
Washington:	$610
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Wilbur is $537 per year, which is $72 more than the national average and $74 less than Washington's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Wilbur:

In Concrete, WA, crime costs $1,390 per person, which is $853 more than in Wilbur.
In Colbert, WA, crime costs $245 per person, which is $292 less than in Wilbur

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Wilbur	Cost per Wilbur Resident
Murder	$122,775	$87
Rape/Sexual Assault	$60,686	$43
Robbery	$31,163	$22
Assault	$142,428	$101
Kidnapping	$14,448	$10
Vehicle Theft	$55,261	$39
Burglary	$62,023	$44
Theft	$155,617	$110
Arson	$6,299	$4
Vandalism	$84,653	$60
Animal Cruelty	$448	$0
Drug Crimes	$22,211	$16
Identity Theft	$2,309	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$760,322	$537

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Wilbur, 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 Wilbur totals $1,158,206 ($817 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,918,528 ($1,354 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 Wilbur 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 northeast 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 Wilbur’s 1,417 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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Wilbur 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 Wilbur residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.500
Robbery	0.6992
Rape	0.7063
Murder	0.0461
Total Violent Crime	4.952 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	21.21
Vehicle Theft	2.518
Burglary	4.826
Arson	0.1841
Total Property Crime	28.73 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1682
Drug Crimes	2.119
Vandalism	8.362
Identity Theft	0.2106
Animal Cruelty	0.0427
Total "Other" Rate	10.90 (D+)

Individual Wilbur Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Creston, WA	D-	D	D-
Almira, WA	F	D+	F
Lincoln, WA	D-	D	D-
Mason City, WA	D-	D+	F
Grand Coulee, WA	F	D	D-
Elmer City, WA	C+	B-	C
Electric City, WA	B	C	C
Coulee Dam, WA	B-	B-	B-
Hartline, WA	F	C	F
Keller, WA	F	D+	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Wilbur 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
Gallipolis Ferry, WV	C+	B-	B-
Improve, MS	C	A+	A+
Higbee, MO	D	D+	D+
Hartwell, AR	D+	D	D
Hampden-Sydney, VA	B-	B-	B-
Gwinner, ND	C-	C+	C+
Grenada, CA	A-	D	D
Grandview, TN	C-	D-	D-
Glorieta, NM	D-	F	F
Geronimo, TX	A-	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Wilbur 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 Wilbur, WA average SchoolGrade of N/A, with N/A% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools N/A. See Wilbur schools on SchoolGrade

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