According to data from NeighborhoodScout, Federal Way, Washington, has a crime rate of 60 per 1,000 residents, making it one of the highest in the nation compared to communities of all sizes. This means that an individual’s chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Federal Way is 1 in 17.
Source NeighborhoodScout
Violent Crime
| Location | Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000 residents) |
|---|---|
| Federal Way | 6.34 |
| Washington State Average | 3.57 |
| National Median | 4.00 |
This indicates that Federal Way’s violent crime rate is higher than both the state average and the national median.
Property Crime
| Location | Property Crime Rate (per 1,000 residents) |
|---|---|
| Federal Way | 53.35 |
| Washington State Average | 28.87 |
| National Median | 19.00 |
Federal Way’s property crime rate is significantly higher than both the state average and the national median.
Comparison with Nearby Cities
| City | Crime Rate (per 1,000 residents) |
|---|---|
| Puyallup | 57 (1 in 17 chance of becoming a victim) |
| Des Moines | 39 (1 in 26 chance of becoming a victim) |
| Burien | 42 (1 in 24 chance of becoming a victim) |
These comparisons show that Federal Way has a higher crime rate than some neighboring cities, such as Des Moines and Burien, but is comparable to Puyallup.