Crime and safety report
ZIP 99338 Crime Rate and Safety Report
ZIP 99338 has an A safety grade and 1,221 crimes per 100k residents (2026). See violent and property crime rates and the safety map.
- Safety Grade
- A
- Safety Score
- 78
- Overall Crime Rate
- 1,221 per 100,000
- Violent Crime Rate
- 1.83 per 1,000
- Property Crime Rate Log in to view more
- Population
- 17,266
ZIP 99338 has safety grade A, a population of about 17,266, an overall crime rate near 1,221 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether ZIP 99338 is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for ZIP 99338 for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
ZIP category rates are supplied per 1,000 residents. The overall rate above uses the API's explicit rate per 100,000; missing values remain N/A.
Crime Insights
Overall assessment
99338, WA demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
Safety recommendations
With property crimes being more prevalent (0% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
Trend analysis
The relatively low crime count of 0 incidents suggests 99338 maintains good community safety standards.
Comparison insights
99338 demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Narrative generated 2026-11-02T09:03:19.560Z. This is the narrative timestamp, rather than the reporting year of the underlying figures.
Reported crime totals
| Crime type | Rate per 1,000 residents | Reported grade |
|---|---|---|
| Total other rate | 5.19 | B+ |
| Total property crime | 12.6 | B- |
| Total violent crime | 1.83 | A- |
Safest Zip Codes
| ZIP code | County | Population | Supplied safety score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99353 | Benton County | N/A | 93 |
| 99352 | Benton County | N/A | 92 |
| 99337 | Benton County | N/A | 91 |
High Crime Zip Codes
| ZIP code | County | Population | Supplied safety score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99337 | Benton County | N/A | 91 |
| 99352 | Benton County | N/A | 92 |
| 99353 | Benton County | N/A | 93 |
County Crime Map
6 locations with supplied coordinates.
Nearby ZIP codes
Related analysis
FAQ about ZIP 99338
What is the safety grade for ZIP code ZIP 99338?
PulseReal currently grades ZIP code ZIP 99338 as A. The population used for these rates is 17,266. The overall crime rate on this page is about 1,221 per 100,000 residents.
How are crime rates calculated for ZIP code ZIP 99338?
Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
What are the safest neighborhoods in ZIP code ZIP 99338?
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in ZIP code ZIP 99338.
How often is ZIP code ZIP 99338’s crime data updated?
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
How can I evaluate ZIP code ZIP 99338 as a real estate investment given its crime profile?
Combine this crime report with the market overview for ZIP code ZIP 99338 and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
Sources & further reading
Check the underlying sources alongside the published figures and methodology.
- FBI Crime Data Explorer — official UCR crime statistics by state and agency.
- US Census Bureau — population, demographics, housing and income.
- HUD Market Data — affordability, fair-market rents and market reports.
- PulseReal methodology — formulas and data sources.
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