Auburn, WA crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 5.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 5.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
With property crimes being more prevalent (51.0% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
With 860 total incidents, Auburn shows moderate crime activity. The primary concern is property crime.
Auburn demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Okay, here's a detailed analysis of the crime data provided, presented as if I were a crime data expert familiar with the area: Based on the provided data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US5303180, we observe a total crime count of 860 incidents. Property crime is the most prevalent category, accounting for 439 incidents. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most frequent (216 incidents), followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property (133 incidents) and stolen property offenses (69 incidents). Burglary/breaking & entering is relatively low with 16 incidents, and motor vehicle theft is the least common at 5 incidents. Assault is the second most frequent crime category, with 366 incidents, all classified as assault offenses. This indicates a significant level of interpersonal violence within the area. Robbery is a relatively minor category with 15 incidents, all classified as robbery. Homicide is the least frequent major category, with 6 incidents, all classified as homicide offenses. Sex offenses account for 18 incidents. The subcategories include kidnapping/abduction (2 incidents), sex offenses (6 incidents), and kidnapping/abduction (10 incidents). The double listing of kidnapping/abduction suggests a potential data entry issue or a more nuanced classification that requires further investigation. The "others" category includes 16 incidents, comprising arson (1 incident), counterfeiting/forgery (12 incidents), and fraud offenses (3 incidents). The high number of counterfeiting/forgery incidents within this category is noteworthy. To provide a more comprehensive safety assessment, additional data is needed. Specifically, the city name, state name, population, and median income associated with GEOID 16000US5303180 are required. With this information, we can calculate the crime rate per 100,000 population, which is a standardized measure for comparing crime levels across different areas. We can also estimate a safety score and grade based on the crime rates and types of offenses. Furthermore, knowing the population allows us to calculate violent and property crime rates separately. Crime map data and zip code information would provide a more granular view of crime distribution within the area. Without the population data, it's impossible to determine if the 860 incidents represent a high or low crime rate. However, the high number of assault and property crime incidents suggests that these are areas of concern. The relatively low numbers of homicide and robbery incidents are positive indicators. The high number of counterfeiting/forgery incidents in the "others" category warrants further investigation to understand the underlying causes and potential impact on the community.
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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.
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Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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