Crime Safety Grade

C+

Renton, WA Crime Rate

Lower crime than 83% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 14+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

View Crime Map Registered Offenders

Is Renton Safe?

With an overall crime index of 74, Renton has a 26% lower crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 309. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Maple Hills earning an A+ grade while Kennydale rates A-.

Crime Index Comparison

Renton
74
Washington Avg
111
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
74
26% below average
Violent Crime
81
19% below average
Property Crime
89
11% below average
Safe Areas
93%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Renton

1 in 309

Property crime: 1 in 281

Where Is It Safe in Renton?

Explore the Interactive Crime Map
See neighborhood-level heatmap
Check Registered Offenders
Search offenders near any address

Renton Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Robbery · 9% above avg
Lowest Risk
Assault · 48% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 81 ▼ 19%
Assault Violent 52 ▼ 48%
Robbery Violent 109 ▲ 9%
Burglary Property 83 ▼ 17%
Larceny / Theft Property 98 ▼ 2%
Vehicle Theft Property 86 ▼ 14%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Renton Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Maple Hills A+ 11
2 Cedar Mountain A+ 69
3 Fairfield (Coalfield) A 44
4 Maple Valley Heights A 58
5 May Creek A 48
6 Hazelwood A 47
7 Fairwood A 54
8 Maplewood Heights A 55
9 Elliott A 80
10 Benson Hill A- 55
11 East Renton Highlands A- 84
12 Maplewood A- 113
13 Kennydale A- 117
14 Renton Farm C+ 194

Renton Crime by Zip Code

98059
A Index: 51
98058
A- Index: 60
98056
A- Index: 92
98055
B+ Index: 96
98057
B- Index: 148

Renton Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
101,871
Median Income
$79,824
Home Value
$443,763
Median Rent
$1,612
Home Ownership
53%

Racial Demographics

White
51.5%
Black
10.3%
Hispanic
11.3%
Asian
23.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Renton?
Renton has an overall crime index of 74, which is below the national average of 100. Approximately 93% of neighborhoods in Renton are rated A or B for safety.
Is Renton safe to live in?
Renton has a crime safety grade of C+. Higher than average crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Renton?
The safest neighborhoods in Renton based on crime data include Maple Hills, Cedar Mountain, Fairfield (Coalfield), Maple Valley Heights, and May Creek. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Renton crime compare to the national average?
Renton's overall crime index is 74 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 26% lower than the typical US city.

Crime Statistics for Nearby Cities

Seattle, WA Bremerton, WA Tacoma, WA Bellevue, WA Kent, WA Renton, WA Federal Way, WA Kirkland, WA Auburn, WA Redmond, WA Sammamish, WA South Hill, WA Lakewood, WA Shoreline, WA Burien, WA Bothell, WA Edmonds, WA Puyallup, WA Issaquah, WA Lynnwood, WA Parkland, WA Spanaway, WA University Place, WA Des Moines, WA

Crime Statistics by State

Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming