The city of Olympia, Washington, located in the 98516 zip code, has a lower than average rate of violent crime compared to the rest of the United States. According to the background information provided, the violent crime rate in Olympia is 17, while the national average is 22.7. However, the rate of property crime in Olympia is slightly higher than the national average, at 26.7 compared to 35.4. This suggests that while residents of 98516 may have a lower risk of experiencing violent crime, they may be more susceptible to property crimes such as burglary or theft. Overall, while crime exists in Olympia, the city seems to have a relatively low level of violent crime compared to the rest of the country.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Olympia (zip 98516) violent crime is 17.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Olympia (zip 98516) property crime is 26.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Olympia, Washington does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Tumwater, Washington. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Tumwater, Washington. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.