Is Longview or Spokane Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Longview is safer than Spokane (Safety Score 14/100 vs 3/100), with a total crime rate of 3,392 per 100,000 versus 5,518 for Spokane — 39% lower. Longview has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Longview has a 76% lower rate.
Note: Spokane is 6.0x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Longview | Spokane | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,391.8 | 5,518.3 | -2,126.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 216.1 | 677.5 | -461.4 |
| Murder Rate | 2.6 | 7.0 | -4.3 |
| Rape Rate | 42.2 | 76.7 | -34.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 34.3 | 145.1 | -110.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 137.0 | 446.1 | -309.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,175.7 | 4,840.8 | -1,665.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 231.9 | 646.5 | -414.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,709.3 | 3,668.8 | -959.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 234.6 | 525.4 | -290.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Longview or Spokane safer?
Longview is safer with a total crime rate of 3,392 per 100K vs 5,518 for Spokane — a 39% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Longview has a violent crime rate of 216.1 per 100K while Spokane has 677.5. Longview has lower violent crime.
About Longview, WA
Longview, Washington, a planned city established in the 1920s for timber magnate R.A. Long's lumber operations, sits at the confluence of the Cowlitz and Columbia Rivers. Its population is around 37,000 residents. With a safety score of 14/100 and a population coverage of 37,944, Longview has a total crime rate of 3,391.8 per 100,000 residents.
About Spokane, WA
Spokane, the "Lilac City," sits on the Spokane River in Eastern Washington, near the Idaho border. Home to Fairchild Air Force Base, its population is around 229,000. With a safety score of 3/100 and a population coverage of 229,529, Spokane has a total crime rate of 5,518.3 per 100,000 residents.