Moving from Spokane, WA to Springfield, MO?
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Is Spokane, WA or Springfield, MO Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Springfield, MO is safer than Spokane, WA (Safety Score 3/100 vs 3/100), with a total crime rate of 5,364 per 100,000 versus 5,518 for Spokane, WA — 3% lower. Spokane has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Spokane has a 43% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Spokane, WA?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Spokane | Springfield | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 5,518.3 | 5,364.0 | +154.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 677.5 | 1,179.3 | -501.8 |
| Murder Rate | 7.0 | 5.9 | +1.1 |
| Rape Rate | 76.7 | 104.4 | -27.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 145.1 | 123.7 | +21.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 446.1 | 944.1 | -498.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 4,840.8 | 4,184.7 | +656.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 646.5 | 726.6 | -80.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 3,668.8 | 3,001.3 | +667.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 525.4 | 456.8 | +68.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Spokane, WA to Springfield, MO?
An out-of-state move adds new driver's license, plates, voter registration and deadlines that differ by state. The Moving Checklist Planner dates every task from your move-in day — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spokane or Springfield safer?
Springfield, MO is safer with a total crime rate of 5,364 per 100K vs 5,518 for Spokane, WA — a 3% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Spokane has a violent crime rate of 677.5 per 100K while Springfield has 1,179.3. Spokane has lower violent crime.
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.
About Springfield, MO
Springfield, MO, "Queen City of the Ozarks," is a regional hub in southwest Missouri. Home to Bass Pro Shops' first store, it's a growing metropolitan area with a population of over 169,000. With a safety score of 3/100 and a population coverage of 170,527, Springfield has a total crime rate of 5,364.0 per 100,000 residents.