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28%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
55%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
23%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
Palouse 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 Palouse 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 Palouse 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 Palouse crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peoplePalouse/100k peopleWashington/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)1,666 (estimate)3,7322,324
Murdern/an/an/a5.06.3
Rapen/an/an/a39.240.0
Robberyn/an/an/a86.866.1
Assaultn/an/an/a244.7268.2
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)168 (estimate)376370
Burglaryn/an/an/a563.0269.8
Theftn/an/an/a2,154.01,401.9
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a639.3282.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)1,498 (estimate)3,3561,954

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The Palouse crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Palouse 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 Palouse crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Palouse 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

      • Palouse crime rates are 28% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Palouse are 55% lower than the national average
      • In Palouse you have a 1 in 61 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Palouse is safer than 54% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Palouse has n/a

      Palouse, WA Crime Quiz

      • 1. Which city in Washington has the least crime per 100,000 people?
      • 2. Which city in Washington has the most crime per 100,000 people?
      • 3. How many crimes (per 100,000 people) occur in Palouse each year?
      • 4. Is the Palouse crime rate higher or lower than the Washington average?
      • 5. Palouse is safer than 69% of all other cities in Washington.
       
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      Daily Crime In Palouse (per 100,000 people)

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      Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Palouse

      The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Palouse is 1 in 596
      The chance of being a victim of property crime in Palouse is 1 in 67
      The chance of being a victim of crime in Palouse is 1 in 61

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

      Palouse police department

      Item Palouse Washington National
      Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)38,169558,732
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residents2.92.23.3
      There are a total of 3 Palouse police officers. This results in 2.9 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 35.5% greater than the Washington average and 9.6% less than the National average.

      Sex offenders in Washington

      State Total offenders Washington /100K National /100K
      Washington6,688107266
      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.

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      Palouse, WA9691681,4981,666
      Source: The Palouse, WA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. 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.