Malden, WA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

128%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

57%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

141%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Malden crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Malden crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Malden crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Malden crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Malden_{/100k people}	Washington_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	5,196 (estimate)	3,244	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	4.8	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	37.3	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	82.1	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	233.0	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	572 (estimate)	357	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	481.0	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,724.5	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	681.2	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	4,624 (estimate)	2,887	1,917

Malden crime map

The Malden crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Malden as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Malden crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Malden crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Malden crime rates are 128% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Malden are 57% higher than the national average
In Malden you have a 1 in 20 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Malden is safer than 6% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Malden has decreased by 14%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Malden

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Malden is 1 in 175

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Malden is 1 in 22

The chance of being a victim of crime in Malden is 1 in 20

Year Over Year Crime In Malden (per 100,000 people)

Malden police department

Item	Malden	Washington	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	8,169	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	2.2	3.3

Sex offenders in Washington

State	Total offenders	Washington_/100K	National_/100K
Washington	6,688	107	266

There are a total of 6,688 sex offenders in Washington. This yields a total of 107 sex offenders in Washington per 100,000 residents which is 60% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Spangle, WA	231	425	3,436	3,861
Oakesdale, WA	412	453	3,660	4,113
Fairfield, WA	485	468	3,782	4,249
St. John, WA	612	494	3,996	4,490
Rosalia, WA	648	496	4,013	4,509
Waverly, WA	169	521	4,215	4,736
Latah, WA	195	544	4,399	4,943
Malden, WA	219	572	4,624	5,196

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Rembert, SC	219	642	2,991	3,634
Gresham, NE	219	323	2,776	3,100
Tiro, OH	219	295	1,745	2,040
West Point, IL	219	501	2,780	3,280
Yorkville, TN	219	780	2,935	3,716
Malden, WA	219	572	4,624	5,196

Source: The Malden, WA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.