Are Cities Safe in Washington?
Cities in Washington average a MoveScore safety sub-score of 59/100, based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data across 5 tracked cities. The safest tracked city is Tacoma (safety 63/100, MoveScore 61). By composite MoveScore, the top-ranked Washington city is Spokane Valley (grade B, 79/100).
Washington Safety Snapshot
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Tracked Cities | 13 |
| State-Average MoveScore | 66/100 |
| Average Safety Score (FBI) | 59/100 |
| Safest Tracked City | Tacoma |
Sources: FBI UCR
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Safety scores are normalized from FBI UCR violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents.