Washington, MO crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 8.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 9.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Washington, MO shows good safety standards with a A rating. While some crime exists, the area maintains reasonable safety levels for most residents.
With property crimes being more prevalent (48.0% 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 250 incidents suggests Washington maintains good community safety standards.
Washington demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US2977416, a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total count of reported crimes is 250. Property crime constitutes a significant portion of the overall crime, with a total count of 120 incidents. Within this category, Larceny/Theft Offenses are the most prevalent, accounting for 84 incidents, followed by Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property with 22 incidents. Burglary/Breaking & Entering and Stolen Property Offenses each contribute 8 and 3 incidents, respectively, while Motor Vehicle Theft accounts for 3 incidents. Assault is another major category, with a total count of 115 incidents, predominantly categorized as Assault Offenses (114 incidents). Other categories include others, sex_offenses, and homicide. The "others" category includes Fraud Offenses (3 incidents), Arson (1 incident), and Counterfeiting/Forgery (4 incidents). Sex Offenses account for 6 incidents, with Sex Offenses contributing 5 incidents and Kidnapping/Abduction contributing 1 incident. Homicide is the least frequent category, with only 1 reported incident of Homicide Offenses.
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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 Washington, MO.
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 Washington, MO and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
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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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