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Is Olympia or Vancouver Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Vancouver is safer than Olympia (Safety Score 9/100 vs 9/100), with a total crime rate of 3,991 per 100,000 versus 4,000 for Olympia — 0% lower. Olympia has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Vancouver has a 23% lower rate.
Note: Vancouver is 3.6x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Olympia, WA?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Olympia | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,000.0 | 3,991.0 | +9.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 564.8 | 583.8 | -19.0 |
| Murder Rate | 7.2 | 5.6 | +1.6 |
| Rape Rate | 62.8 | 61.6 | +1.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 109.4 | 122.1 | -12.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 385.5 | 393.1 | -7.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,435.2 | 3,407.3 | +28.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 568.4 | 469.2 | +99.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,495.7 | 2,341.1 | +154.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 371.1 | 596.9 | -225.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Olympia, WA to Vancouver, WA?
The Moving Checklist Planner turns your move-in date into a dated checklist, packing inventory and budget — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Olympia or Vancouver safer?
Vancouver is safer with a total crime rate of 3,991 per 100K vs 4,000 for Olympia — a 0% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Olympia has a violent crime rate of 564.8 per 100K while Vancouver has 583.8. Olympia has lower violent crime.
About Olympia, WA
Olympia, Washington, the state capital, sits at the southern tip of Puget Sound. Known for its vibrant arts scene and Evergreen State College, it has a population of around 55,000. With a safety score of 9/100 and a population coverage of 55,775, Olympia has a total crime rate of 4,000.0 per 100,000 residents.
About Vancouver, WA
Vancouver, Washington, across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon, is the fourth-largest city in Washington. It was the site of Fort Vancouver, a major 19th-century fur trading post. The city has seen significant growth, with a population over 190,000. With a safety score of 9/100 and a population coverage of 198,194, Vancouver has a total crime rate of 3,991.0 per 100,000 residents.