Colton, WA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

97%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

24%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

110%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

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.

Colton 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 Colton 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 Colton 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 Colton crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Colton_{/100k people}	Washington_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	4,570 (estimate)	3,732	2,324
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	5.0	6.3
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	39.2	40.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	86.8	66.1
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	244.7	268.2
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	460 (estimate)	376	370
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	563.0	269.8
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	2,154.0	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	639.3	282.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	4,109 (estimate)	3,356	1,954

Colton crime map

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

Colton crime rates are 97% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Colton are 24% higher than the national average
In Colton you have a 1 in 22 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Colton is safer than 12% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Colton has increased by 23%

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Daily Crime In Colton (per 100,000 people)

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Colton

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Colton is 1 in 218

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Colton is 1 in 25

The chance of being a victim of crime in Colton is 1 in 22

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

Colton police department

Item	Colton	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}
Pullman, WA	33,974	91	941	1,032
Genesee, ID	1,209	240	924	1,164
Moscow, ID	25,652	91	1,288	1,380
Lewiston, ID	32,853	181	2,639	2,820
Clarkston Heights-Vineland, WA	7,062	338	3,016	3,354
West Clarkston-Highland, WA	5,791	403	3,601	4,005
Uniontown, WA	273	452	4,030	4,482
Colton, WA	372	460	4,109	4,570

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Miltona, MN	372	384	2,688	3,072
Ford Cliff, PA	372	390	2,063	2,453
Annona, TX	372	686	3,653	4,339
West Alto Bonito, TX	372	698	3,717	4,415
Darden, TN	372	870	3,218	4,088
Colton, WA	372	460	4,109	4,570

Source: The Colton, 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.