98541, WA Violent Crime Rates and Maps

Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in 98541 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.

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is higher than that of the average US zip. 98541 ranks in the 28th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 28% of zip codes but less safe than 72%. This analysis applies only to 98541's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The violent crime rate in 98541 is 4.481 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 98541 residents generally consider the south part of the zip to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in 98541 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 174 in the central areas to 1 in 308 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of 98541, WA see the most incidents - about 19 per year. In contrast, the south part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 98541, WA

The total projected cost of crime in 98541 for 2025 is $2,055,278. This translates to approximately $205 per resident and $559 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in 98541. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 48.4%
2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.5%
3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 15.0%

The Cost of Crime per resident in 98541 is $205 per year, which is $54 less than the national average and $43 less than Washington's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 98541:

• In 98122, WA, crime costs $704 per person, which is $500 more than in 98541.
• In 98012, WA, crime costs $94 per person, which is $110 less than in 98541

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 98541 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 98541	Cost per 98541 Resident
Murder	$495,916	$49
Rape/Sexual Assault	$472,008	$47
Robbery	$290,566	$29
Assault	$796,789	$79
Total Cost of Violent Crime	$2,055,278	$205

The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in 98541, 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 98541 totals $5,928,365 ($590 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $7,983,643 ($794 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 Violent Crime Maps

When interpreting the 98541 violent crime map, keep in mind that violent 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 central part of the zip has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate violent 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 98541’s 10,049 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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98541 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 98541 residents in a standard year.

98541 Violent Crime Breakdown

The table below shows which violent crimes are used to calculate the Violent Crime Grade above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 98541 residents in a standard year.

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.761
Robbery	0.9192
Rape	0.7747
Murder	0.0263
Total Violent Crime	4.481 (D+)

Individual 98541 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of violent crime in 98541 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 98541.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
98583, WA	D	C-	D+
98559, WA	D-	C+	F
98557, WA	C	B	C-
98563, WA	D+	C-	D+
98537, WA	D-	D+	D-
98520, WA	F	D-	F
98512, WA	D+	C+	D
98502, WA	F	C-	F
98550, WA	F	D-	F
98501, WA	D-	C-	F

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

98541 is higher versus other zip codes of the same size for violent crime. 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
10709, NY	B-	C+	C+
32820, FL	A+	B+	B+
32640, FL	A+	A-	A-
28170, NC	F	D-	D-
85941, AZ	D	D-	D-
84004, UT	A-	C	C
16901, PA	B+	A-	A-
15224, PA	C	C-	C-
13357, NY	B	B	B
13165, NY	C+	C	C

Considering only the violent crime rate, 98541 is less safe than the Washington state average and less safe than the national average.

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