Crime Safety Grade

B

Federal Way, WA Crime Rate

Lower crime than 79% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 16+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

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Is Federal Way Safe?

With an overall crime index of 80, Federal Way has a 20% lower crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 284. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Madrona (Meadows) / Fed Way earning an A+ grade while Kitts Corner rates C-.

Crime Index Comparison

Federal Way
80
Washington Avg
111
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
80
20% below average
Violent Crime
88
12% below average
Property Crime
104
4% above average
Safe Areas
94%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Federal Way

1 in 284

Property crime: 1 in 240

Where Is It Safe in Federal Way?

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Federal Way Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Robbery · 21% above avg
Lowest Risk
Assault · 45% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 88 ▼ 12%
Assault Violent 55 ▼ 45%
Robbery Violent 121 ▲ 21%
Burglary Property 85 ▼ 15%
Larceny / Theft Property 120 ▲ 20%
Vehicle Theft Property 108 ▲ 8%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Federal Way Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Madrona (Meadows) / Fed Way A+ 21
2 Enchanted Village A+ 18
3 Kloshe Illahee A+ 8
4 Marine Hills A 52
5 Buenna A 85
6 Lakota A 87
7 Alderbrook A- 66
8 Laurelwood A- 65
9 Twin Lakes A- 90
10 Adelaide A- 84
11 Campus Highlands / Fed Way A- 47
12 Mirror Lake B+ 125
13 West Campus / Fed Way B+ 113
14 Steel Lake B+ 105
15 Redondo / Fed Way B+ 130
16 Kitts Corner C- 182

Federal Way Crime by Zip Code

98023
A- Index: 79
98003
B+ Index: 103

Federal Way Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
96,812
Median Income
$68,672
Home Value
$358,764
Median Rent
$1,411
Home Ownership
54%

Racial Demographics

White
49.6%
Black
11.3%
Hispanic
17%
Asian
19.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Federal Way?
Federal Way has an overall crime index of 80, which is below the national average of 100. Approximately 94% of neighborhoods in Federal Way are rated A or B for safety.
Is Federal Way safe to live in?
Federal Way has a crime safety grade of B. Average crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Federal Way?
The safest neighborhoods in Federal Way based on crime data include Madrona (Meadows) / Fed Way, Enchanted Village, Kloshe Illahee, Marine Hills, and Buenna. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Federal Way crime compare to the national average?
Federal Way's overall crime index is 80 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 20% lower than the typical US city.

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