Is Kennewick or Westminster Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Kennewick is safer than Westminster (Safety Score 10/100 vs 9/100), with a total crime rate of 3,828 per 100,000 versus 3,846 for Westminster — 0% lower. Kennewick has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Kennewick has a 33% lower rate.
Kennewick — 5-Year Trend
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Westminster — 5-Year Trend
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Kennewick, WA
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Kennewick | Westminster | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,828.0 | 3,845.7 | -17.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 367.0 | 305.3 | +61.7 |
| Murder Rate | 3.5 | 5.3 | -1.7 |
| Rape Rate | 51.4 | 42.9 | +8.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 84.2 | 80.5 | +3.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 227.9 | 175.0 | +53.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,461.0 | 3,540.4 | -79.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 354.2 | 349.1 | +5.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,435.9 | 2,467.0 | -31.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 670.9 | 724.4 | -53.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kennewick or Westminster safer?
Kennewick is safer with a total crime rate of 3,828 per 100K vs 3,846 for Westminster — a 0% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Kennewick has a violent crime rate of 367.0 per 100K while Westminster has 305.3. Westminster has lower violent crime.
About Kennewick, WA
Kennewick, a city in Benton County, Washington, is a growing community at the confluence of the Yakima, Snake, and Columbia Rivers. It's known as one of the Tri-Cities, and was home to the ancient "Kennewick Man" discovery. With a safety score of 10/100 and a population coverage of 85,553, Kennewick has a total crime rate of 3,828.0 per 100,000 residents.
About Westminster, CO
Westminster, Colorado, straddles Adams and Jefferson counties, known for its iconic Westminster City Hall, a replica of the British Parliament's clock tower. This northern Denver suburb has a population exceeding 116,000. With a safety score of 9/100 and a population coverage of 114,310, Westminster has a total crime rate of 3,845.7 per 100,000 residents.