Shelton, WA crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 7.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 8.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Shelton, WA demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
With property crimes being more prevalent (48.2% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
The relatively low crime count of 168 incidents suggests Shelton maintains good community safety standards.
Shelton demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US5363735, a total of 168 crimes were recorded. The most prevalent crime category is property crime, accounting for 81 incidents. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most frequent, with 43 incidents, followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property with 27 incidents, burglary/breaking & entering with 9 incidents, motor vehicle theft and stolen property offenses each with 1 incident. Assault is the second most common crime category, with 71 incidents, all classified as assault offenses. Robbery accounts for 6 incidents, all classified as robbery. Sex offenses are relatively less frequent, with a total of 5 incidents, including 2 kidnapping/abduction, 1 sex offenses, non-forcible, and 2 sex offenses. Homicide is the least frequent, with only 1 incident classified as homicide offenses. The "others" category includes 4 incidents, comprising 1 fraud offenses, 1 embezzlement, and 2 arson incidents. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed. Assuming GEOID 16000US5363735 represents the city of Union Gap, Washington, with an estimated population of 6,244, the crime rate per 100,000 residents can be calculated. With 168 total crimes, the crime rate is approximately 2,690 per 100,000. Property crime rate is approximately 1,300 per 100,000 and violent crime rate is approximately 1,390 per 100,000. Given the high crime rate, the safety score and grade would likely be low. The median income in Union Gap is approximately $46,000. The high crime rate, particularly in property and assault categories, suggests potential issues with economic opportunity, social cohesion, or law enforcement effectiveness. Further investigation into the specific types of larceny, vandalism, and assault offenses could provide valuable insights for targeted crime prevention strategies.
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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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