3Census Tract 617
Census Tract 617, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 3 out of 10 Above average crime
3/10 in Tacoma · 2/10 in the world
Compared with 49 places in Tacoma (10 = lowest crime). 2 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
Weighted crime: 11,565 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 5,292
How accurate: in 2026-09, 80% of the 49 neighbourhoods compared scored within 1 of their 2025-09 score.
Crime by type, as recorded by Tacoma Police Department (12 months to September 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 10 | 189 | 147.7 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 42 | 793.7 | 490.7 |
| Larceny-theft | 118 | 2,229.8 | 2,377.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 50 | 944.8 | 637.9 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 11 | 207.9 | 354.2 |
| Drug equipment offences | 1 | 18.9 | 19.3 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and damage to property | 74 | 1,398.3 | 1,354.4 |
| Disorderly conduct | 2 | 37.8 | 39.5 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons law violations | 5 | 94.5 | 141 |
| Arson | 7 | 132.3 | 34.1 |
Source: Tacoma Police Department, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Robbery | 10 |
|---|---|
| Theft and burglary | 210 |
| Drugs | 12 |
| Damage and public order | 76 |
| Other | 12 |
Questions about crime in Census Tract 617
- Is Census Tract 617 safe?
- Census Tract 617: Safety 3 out of 10 (Above average crime). Compared with 49 places in Tacoma (10 = lowest crime). 2 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
- What is the crime rate in Census Tract 617?
- Census Tract 617: Weighted crime: 11,565 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
