Located in the heart of Washington state, Yakima County has seen its fair share of crime. However, compared to the national average, Yakima County has a lower rate of violent crime at 14.5, well below the US average of 22.7. While this may bring some sense of relief, property crime in Yakima County is still a concern with a rate of 44.9, higher than the national average of 35.4. This means that residents of Yakima County must still remain vigilant in protecting their belongings. With a growing population and diverse community, efforts to reduce crime in Yakima County must continue in order to maintain a safe and secure environment for all.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Yakima County violent crime is 14.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Yakima County property crime is 44.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Yakima, Washington does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Kent, Washington. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Kent, Washington. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.