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Tacoma, Washington: crime rate and local statistics
The violent-crime rate in Tacoma was 8.6 per 1,000 residents in 2025, about 3.0 times the statewide rate (2.8). Its median household earns $85,884 and the median home value is $479,600. About 222,758 people live in Tacoma.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Tacoma?
In 2025 the Tacoma Police Department reported 1,984 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 8.6 per 1,000 people. For comparison, that is about 3.0 times the Washington rate (2.8) and about 2.6 times the national rate (3.3). 22 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Property crime came to 9,073 offenses (39.4 per 1,000; Washington: 19.7). Car thefts stand out: 8.2 per 1,000, about 4.2 times the national rate. Violent crimes fell 25% between 2021 and 2025 (2,640 to 1,984).
| Offense (2025) | Tacoma count | Per 1,000 | Washington per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 1,984 | 8.6 | 2.8 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 22 | 0.10 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 166 | 0.72 | 0.38 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 357 | 1.5 | 0.52 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 1,439 | 6.2 | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 9,073 | 39.4 | 19.7 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 1,191 | 5.2 | 3.1 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 5,992 | 26.0 | 14.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1,890 | 8.2 | 2.6 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Tacoma changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,640 | 15,084 | 32 |
| 2022 | 3,533 | 18,771 | 40 |
| 2023 | 2,769 | 16,482 | 27 |
| 2024 | 2,384 | 12,647 | 20 |
| 2025 | 1,984 | 9,073 | 22 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Tacoma Police Department's own reports.
How does Tacoma compare with Washington?
Households in Tacoma have a median income of $85,884 (Washington: $98,141). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $479,600, and half of renters pay more than $1,676 a month. About 222,758 people live on 50 square miles of land, roughly 4,480 per square mile. The city lies in Pierce County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Tacoma | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 222,758 | 7,816,116 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $85,884 | $98,141 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $479,600 | $564,600 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,676 | $1,760 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 12.4% | 9.9% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 34.5% | 39.6% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 55.8% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 37.2 | 38.3 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Tacoma?
EPA lists 1 active Superfund site (final or proposed) in Tacoma: Commencement Bay, South Tacoma Channel. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
The National Inventory of Dams lists 1 high-hazard dam in Tacoma. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 1 is rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Leach Creek Stormwater Detention Dam (13 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Pierce County as “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Relatively High), heat waves (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Tacoma?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 1 highway work zone in Tacoma city limits (0 active that day). Listed roads include 509. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Tacoma?
Inside the city limits there are 73 public schools (2024-25) and 13 private schools (2023-24). 10 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 11 state parks or recreation areas: Auburn State Park, Blake Island, Cutts Island, Dash Point and Eagle Island and 6 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Tacoma
Gun shops
10 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Tacoma city limits (8 from the ATF licensee list, 2 from OpenStreetMap), plus 7 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 6 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: American Pawnbrokers (Tacoma), Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World 078 (Tacoma), Big 5 Sporting Goods #10 (Tacoma), Cash America Pawn (2 in Tacoma), Pawn 1 (Tacoma) and Us Pawn (2 in Tacoma).
Liquor stores
8 liquor stores are on the map inside the Tacoma city limits: 72nd Booze Mart (Tacoma), Bevmo! + Gopuff (Tacoma), La Perla Del Mar (Tacoma), Liquor & Wine Tacoma (Tacoma), Tacoma Liquor (Tacoma), Tacoma Spirits (Tacoma), Total Wine & More (Tacoma) and Westgate Liquor & Wine (Tacoma).
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Tacoma city limits: Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest and the Hawaiian Islands-Tacoma Health Center (Tacoma).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Tacoma?
In 2025, Tacoma had 8.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (1,984 reported), about 3.0 times the Washington rate (2.8). The property-crime rate was 39.4 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Tacoma?
$85,884 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $98,141 for Washington.
How much do homes cost in Tacoma?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $479,600 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $564,600 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Tacoma?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Pierce County as “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Relatively High), heat waves (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Lakewood, WA (7 mi) · Federal Way, WA (7 mi) · South Hill, WA (12 mi) · Auburn, WA (12 mi) · Kent, WA (15 mi) · Burien, WA (16 mi)
More: Washington statewide numbers · county page: Pierce County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Tacoma city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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