Crime and safety report
Spokane, WA Crime Rate and Safety Report
Spokane, WA has a D safety grade and 1,596 crimes per 100k residents (2026). See violent and property crime rates and the safety map.
- Safety Grade
- D
- Safety Score
- 0
- Overall Crime Rate
- 1,596 per 100,000
- Violent Crime Rate
- 8 per 1,000
- Property Crime Rate Log in to view more
- Population
- 219,185
Spokane, WA has safety grade D, a population of about 219,185, an overall crime rate near 1,596 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 Spokane, WA is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Spokane, WA for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Crime Insights
Overall assessment
The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Safety recommendations
With property crimes being more prevalent (49.2% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
Trend analysis
The high crime volume of 3,499 incidents indicates this is an active urban area. The most common crime type is property crime.
Comparison insights
Crime rates in Spokane align with national averages, suggesting typical urban safety patterns.
Narrative generated 2026-11-02T11:02:55.875Z. This is the narrative timestamp, rather than the reporting year of the underlying figures.
AI-Enhanced Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US5367000, a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total count of reported crimes is 3,499. Property crime constitutes a significant portion of the overall crime, with a total count of 1,723 incidents. Within this category, Larceny/Theft Offenses are the most prevalent (606), followed by Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (590), Stolen Property Offenses (246), Burglary/Breaking & Entering (209), and Motor Vehicle Theft (72). Assault is the second most frequent crime category, with 1,525 incidents, predominantly classified as Assault Offenses (1,521 and 4). Robbery accounts for 122 incidents, all categorized as Robbery. Sex offenses are relatively less frequent, totaling 66 incidents, with a breakdown including Kidnapping/Abduction (12 and 42) and Sex Offenses (11 and 1). Homicide is the least frequent, with 11 incidents, all classified as Homicide Offenses. The "others" category includes 52 incidents, comprising Fraud Offenses (32), Arson (13), Counterfeiting/Forgery (4), Extortion/Blackmail (2), and Embezzlement (1).
Crime Categories
| Category | Reported incidents |
|---|---|
| Sex offenses | 66 |
| Others | 52 |
| Assault | 1,525 |
| Robbery | 122 |
| Homicide | 11 |
| Property crime | 1,723 |
Safest Zip Codes
| ZIP code | County | Population | Supplied safety score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99026 | Stevens County | N/A | 98 |
| 99203 | Spokane County | N/A | 96 |
| 99208 | Spokane County | N/A | 96 |
| 99223 | Spokane County | N/A | 96 |
High Crime Zip Codes
| ZIP code | County | Population | Supplied safety score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99201 | Spokane County | N/A | 83 |
| 99202 | Spokane County | N/A | 90 |
| 99204 | Spokane County | N/A | 90 |
| 99207 | Spokane County | N/A | 92 |
Spokane, WA Crime Map
14 locations with supplied coordinates.
Nearby locations
Related analysis
FAQ about Spokane, WA
What is the safety grade for Spokane, WA?
PulseReal currently grades Spokane, WA as D. The population used for these rates is 219,185. The overall crime rate on this page is about 1,596 per 100,000 residents.
How are crime rates calculated for Spokane, WA?
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 Spokane, WA?
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 Spokane, WA.
How often is Spokane, WA’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 Spokane, WA as a real estate investment given its crime profile?
Combine this crime report with the market overview for Spokane, WA 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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