The 10 Worst Cities in Washington: A List of High-Crime Areas

10. Lakewood

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9. Shelton

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8. SeaTac

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7. Union Gap

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6. Spokane

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5. Seattle

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4. Toppenish

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3. Tacoma

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2. Tukwila

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1. Fife

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Help improve safety in these Washington areas!

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The 10 Worst Cities in Washington: A List of High-Crime Areas

10. Lakewood

Situated on Tacoma’s southwestern edge, Lakewood earns the tenth spot on our list as the tenth most dangerous city in Washington.

9. Shelton

Located on Puget Sound’s westernmost edge, Shelton ranks high on our list due to a combination of property and violent crimes.

8. SeaTac

Home to the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, SeaTac faces ongoing issues with crime, particularly robberies and car thefts.

7. Union Gap

In the 1880s, a significant portion of what is now Union Gap was relocated northward to create the town of Yakima.

6. Spokane

As Washington’s second most populous city, Spokane is also the sixth most dangerous. While there are safe neighborhoods, certain areas require significant improvement.

5. Seattle

Despite its picturesque view from the Space Needle, Seattle’s crime rates paint a different picture.

4. Toppenish

Located within the Yakama Indian Reservation, Toppenish ranks as the fourth most dangerous place to live in Washington. I

3. Tacoma

Despite being labeled one of the nation’s “most walkable cities” in 2006, Tacoma locals may have a different perspective due to high crime rates.

2. Tukwila

Once again, Tukwila finds itself on our list of Washington’s most dangerous places. This is due to an overall crime rate almost seven times higher than the national average.

1. Fife

A suburb of Tacoma, Fife takes the top spot on our list, plagued by significant crime issues.

Help improve safety in these Washington areas!