Local Crime Information
Tacoma, WA: With a crime rate of 81 per one thousand residents, Tacoma has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes – from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One’s chance…
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Tacoma or Seattle WA?
Tacoma or Seattle WA? Is Tacoma or Seattle safer? According to crime statistics, Seattle has the highest crime rate among the cities listed, followed by Tacoma, Everett, and Bellingham.Mar 22, 2023
Retail Theft
Retail Theft in the region: SEATTLE, WASH. — According to the National Retail Federation in 2021, Seattle ranked 8th in the nation for highest organized retail crime. In 2022, retailers in Washington reported an increase in theft, resulting in a…
Motor Vehicle Crimes
Motor Vehicle Crimes: Kia and Hyundai vehicles, accounting for different models and years, composed all of the top-10 most stolen vehicles in Tacoma and unincorporated Pierce County between January and August, Carroll said. In Seattle, eight of the top-10 most…
Home Safety Tips
Home Safety Tips: These are the most common points of entry for home break-ins: Front door: 34% of burglars twist the doorknob and walk right in. First-floor windows: 23% use a first-floor open window to break into your home. Back…
Personal Safety Tips
Personal Safety Tips: You are your own best protection. Keep your door locked at all times. Don’t unlock the door for strangers. Keep first-floor windows locked. Walk in well-lit areas and stay near the curb, away from alleys, entry ways…