Kennewick, WA crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 4.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 4.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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per 1000 residents
The area has very low safety standards with a D+ rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (48.7% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
With 745 total incidents, Kennewick shows moderate crime activity. The primary concern is property crime.
Kennewick demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US5335275, a detailed analysis reveals several key insights. The total count of reported crimes is 745. Property crime constitutes a significant portion of the overall crime, with a total count of 356 incidents. Within this category, larceny/theft offenses are the most prevalent, accounting for 178 incidents, followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property with 94 incidents, burglary/breaking & entering with 37 incidents, stolen property offenses with 34 incidents, and motor vehicle theft with 13 incidents. Assault is the second most frequent crime category, with 339 incidents, nearly all classified as assault offenses. Sex offenses, while fewer in number (18 incidents), include both kidnapping/abduction (12 incidents) and sex offenses (6 incidents). Robbery accounts for 23 incidents, and there is a single reported homicide offense. The "others" category, totaling 8 incidents, includes counterfeiting/forgery (1 incident), fraud offenses (6 incidents), and extortion/blackmail (1 incident).
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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.
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 Kennewick, WA.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
Combine this crime report with the market overview for Kennewick, WA and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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