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Sumner vs Vancouver Crime Comparison

Side-by-side crime rates, safety scores, and trends based on FBI data.

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Is Sumner or Vancouver Safer?

According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Sumner is safer than Vancouver (Safety Score 11/100 vs 9/100), with a total crime rate of 3,653 per 100,000 versus 3,991 for Vancouver — 8% lower. Sumner has lower rates in 5 of 7 crime categories.

The biggest difference is in murder, where Sumner has a 100% lower rate.

Note: Vancouver is 18.1x 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 SAFER than Sumner, WA?

Sumner — 5-Year Trend

Decreasing Violent Decreasing Property Decreasing Total

Vancouver — 5-Year Trend

Increasing Violent Increasing Property Increasing Total

Sumner, WA

Sumner, WA
Safety Score 11/100
Coverage 10,922
Total Crime Rate 3,653.2
Category Wins 5/7

Vancouver, WA

Vancouver, WA
Safety Score 9/100
Coverage 198,194
Total Crime Rate 3,991.0
Category Wins 2/7

Detailed Crime Rate Comparison

Crime Type Sumner Vancouver Difference
Total Crime Rate 3,653.2 3,991.0 -337.9
Violent Crime Rate 247.2 583.8 -336.6
Murder Rate 0.0 5.6 -5.6
Rape Rate 27.5 61.6 -34.1
Robbery Rate 36.6 122.1 -85.5
Aggravated Assault Rate 183.1 393.1 -209.9
Property Crime Rate 3,406.0 3,407.3 -1.3
Burglary Rate 650.1 469.2 +180.8
Larceny-Theft Rate 1,941.0 2,341.1 -400.1
Motor Vehicle Theft Rate 814.9 596.9 +218.0

All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sumner or Vancouver safer?

Sumner is safer with a total crime rate of 3,653 per 100K vs 3,991 for Vancouver — a 8% difference.

How do violent crime rates compare?

Sumner has a violent crime rate of 247.2 per 100K while Vancouver has 583.8. Sumner has lower violent crime.

About Sumner, WA

Nestled in the Puyallup River Valley, Sumner, Washington, is a Pierce County city known for its historic downtown and annual Daffodil Festival. The town sits near the base of Mount Rainier, attracting a predominantly middle-class population. With a safety score of 11/100 and a population coverage of 10,922, Sumner has a total crime rate of 3,653.2 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.

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