98632, WA Theft Rates and Theft Maps

Theft per Capita in 98632

The map below shows theft per 1,000 98632 residents.

 

98632, WA Map of Theft Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

D+
F
Other Crime Grade
D
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A crime occurs every 3 hours 17 minutes (on average) in 98632.

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Crime Grade's theft map shows the safest places in 98632 in green. The most dangerous areas in 98632 are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is 98632, WA Safe?

The F grade means the rate of theft is much higher than the average US zip. 98632 is in the 7th percentile for safety, meaning 93% of zip codes are safer and 7% of zip codes are more dangerous. This analysis applies to 98632's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby zip codes.

The rate of theft in 98632 is 27.80 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in 98632 generally consider the north part of the zip to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of theft in 98632 may be as high as 1 in 13 in the east neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 69 in the north part of the zip. See the section on interpreting the theft map, however, because comparing rates for theft or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.

By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the east parts of 98632, WA: about 488 per year. The southwest part of 98632 has fewer cases of theft with only 11 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Theft Maps

When looking at the theft map for 98632, remember that the rate of theft per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are more retail establishments in the east part of the zip. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the theft rate map do not always indicate danger for 98632 residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which 98632 has 0, 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 98632 has 4, have the same problem. Of 98632’s 50,646 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.

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98632 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All theft rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 98632 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
3.211
Robbery
0.7221
Rape
0.7505
Murder
0.0167
Total Violent Crime
4.701 (D+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
27.80
Vehicle Theft
2.727
Burglary
4.395
Arson
0.1643
Total Property Crime
35.09 (F)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1429
Drug Crimes
1.055
Vandalism
10.90
Identity Theft
0.7348
Animal Cruelty
0.0424
Total "Other" Rate
12.88 (D)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of theft in 98632 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 98632.

Nearby Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
Theft Crime Grade
D
C-
D
D-
D+
C
D+
D+
B
B-
B-
B
C-
C+
D+
D+
C
C-
C
C+
B-
C+
B
B+
C
D+
C-
C+
D-
C-
F
F
D-
D+
D-
D-
F
D
F
F

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

98632 is higher versus other zip codes of the same size for theft. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
Theft Crime Grade
B-
C-
C-
C
D-
D+
D+
F
D
D
D
D
C+
B+
B+
C+
D-
D+
D+
D
B
B
B
B-
B
B+
B+
B-
D+
C
C
D-
D
F
F
C-
B+
B-
B-
B+

Considering only the theft rate, 98632 is less safe 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 98632, WA average SchoolGrade of N/A, with N/A% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools N/A. See 98632 schools on SchoolGrade

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