Hoquiam, WA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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4%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

67%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

18%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Hoquiam_{/100k people}	Washington_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	216	n/a (estimate)	2,422	3,732	2,324
Murder	2	n/a	22.4	5.0	6.3
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	39.2	40.0
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	86.8	66.1
Assault	9	n/a	100.9	244.7	268.2
Violent crime	11	n/a (estimate)	123	376	370
Burglary	45	n/a	504.6	563.0	269.8
Theft	141	n/a	1,581.1	2,154.0	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	19	n/a	213.1	639.3	282.7
Property crime	205	n/a (estimate)	2,299	3,356	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Hoquiam, WA

Looking at the most recent crime report, the crime rate in Hoquiam is 4.2% higher than the national average. These crimes fall into two primary categories: violent and property. Violent crimes encompass murder, rape, robbery and assault, while property crimes involve theft, vehicle theft and burglary. In Hoquiam, there were 11 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 123 per 100,000 individuals, 66.7% lower than the national average. Additionally, there were 205 property crimes, amounting to 2299 per 100,000 residents, 17.6% higher than the U.S. average.

When assessing the total crime rate in Hoquiam per 100,000 people, it stands in the median range among all cities with reported crime data. Our analysis of total incidents, encompassing both violent and property crimes within Hoquiam, underscores the close alignment of reported crime rates with the national average as reported by other areas.

While murder rates in the United States have generally declined since 1990, recent years have seen an unfortunate uptick. Hoquiam stands out with one of the nation's highest murder rates among cities reporting crime data. In Hoquiam, a total of 2 murders were reported, equating to 22 murders per 100,000 residents. This statistic underscores the challenges facing the area in terms of severe violent crime and the importance of ongoing efforts to enhance safety and security within the community.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Hoquiam?

AreaVibes has conducted polls asking local residents if they feel safe living in Hoquiam. Based on the results of the surveys (5 responses), 40% of people felt that there was very little crime in Hoquiam and felt safe walking alone at night. While 60% of people felt that it was not a safe place to live and did not feel safe walking alone at night.

Is Hoquiam a Safe Place to Live?

To determine if Hoquiam is a safe place to live, let's take a look at the overall crime rate of the area, as well as the number of daily crimes. Hoquiam has a total crime rate that is 4% higher than the national average per 100,000 residents. This results in a total of 0.59 daily crimes (0.03 violent daily crimes and 0.56 daily property crimes) in Hoquiam.

Has Crime in Hoquiam Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime data allows residents and potential residents to assess the crime in Hoquiam. A decrease in crime rates may indicate improving safety, while an increase could raise concerns. The year-over-year crime rate in Hoquiam has increased by 12.5%. Violent crimes have decreased by 35.3%, while property crimes have increased by 17.1%. By comparing crime rates from one year to the next, authorities and communities can identify trends and patterns in criminal activity. This helps in understanding whether crime is increasing, decreasing, or remaining stable over time.

Potential Causes for Crime in Hoquiam

The level of education within a community can impact crime rates. Higher educational attainment often correlates with lower crime rates, as it provides individuals with better job opportunities and alternatives to criminal behavior. While lower educational achievement rates tend to lead to higher crime rates. In Hoquiam, 80.2% of people have completed high school, while 83% of people have completed high school nationally.

Escalating cost of living expenses, encompassing exorbitant housing costs, grocery and healthcare expenditures, can induce financial strain on individuals and families, particularly those with limited financial resources. Such economic stress may propel individuals towards criminal activities, including theft or burglary, as a means of addressing their financial hardships. Conversely, cities characterized by a lower cost of living may alleviate economic pressures, potentially resulting in a reduced crime rate. In Hoquiam, the cost of living is 4.58% lower than the national average, reflecting a more affordable economic environment that could contribute to a decrease in crime levels.

The effectiveness of law enforcement and community policing initiatives can influence crime rates. A strong and collaborative relationship between the police and the community can deter criminal activity and improve safety. In Hoquiam, there are 2.28 police officers and civilians per 1,000 residents, compared to the national average of 3.25. The effectiveness of law enforcement often depends on community policing strategies that emphasize building trust and cooperation between the police and the community. It's not just about the number of officers but also how they engage with the community.

Hoquiam crime map

The Hoquiam crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Hoquiam as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Hoquiam crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Hoquiam crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Hoquiam crime rates are 4% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Hoquiam are 67% lower than the national average
In Hoquiam you have a 1 in 42 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Hoquiam is safer than 51% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Hoquiam has increased by 10%

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Daily Crime In Hoquiam (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Hoquiam, WA per 100,000 people. In Hoquiam, the total number of daily crimes is 1.54 times less than the Washington average and 1.04 times more than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Hoquiam is 3.05 times less than the Washington average and 3.00 times less than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Hoquiam has a daily crime rate that is 1.46 times less than the Washington average and 1.18 times more than the national average.

How Safe is Hoquiam (higher is better)

When comparing the safety of Hoquiam to every other city in Washington, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Hoquiam safe? The gauges above illustrate that Hoquiam is safer than 65% of every city located within Washington along with 51% of the all the cities located in the United States. The results of these graphs are created after analyzing each of the cities in Washington and in the United States as a whole. As a result, Hoquiam, WA is ranked above average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Hoquiam

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Hoquiam is 1 in 811

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Hoquiam is 1 in 44

The chance of being a victim of crime in Hoquiam is 1 in 42

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Hoquiam? In Hoquiam, you have a 1 in 811 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 44. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Hoquiam, WA is 1 in 42.

Year Over Year Crime In Hoquiam (per 100,000 people)

Determining whether Hoquiam is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Hoquiam violent crime rates have decreased by 37%. At the same time, property crime has increased by 14% year over year. Total crimes for Hoquiam has increased by 10% in the same time frame.

Hoquiam police department

Item	Hoquiam	Washington	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	20	8,169	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.3	2.2	3.3

There are a total of 20 Hoquiam police officers. This results in 2.3 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 5.1% greater than the Washington average and 30% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Washington

State	Total offenders	Washington_/100K	National_/100K
Washington	6,688	107	266

There are a total of 6,688 sex offenders in Washington. This yields a total of 107 sex offenders in Washington per 100,000 residents which is 60% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Montesano, WA	4,002	24	1,263	1,287
Cosmopolis, WA	1,968	173	1,542	1,715
Central Park, WA	3,442	183	1,632	1,815
Ocean Shores, WA	6,196	396	3,537	3,934
Aberdeen, WA	16,571	438	4,170	4,608
Aberdeen Gardens, WA	305	482	4,298	4,779
Westport, WA	2,200	263	4,956	5,219
Hoquiam, WA	8,570	123	2,299	2,422

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Sitka, AK	8,569	95	429	524
Monroe, NY	8,567	335	1,344	1,678
Mount Pleasant, IA	8,574	424	1,284	1,708
Signal Mountain, TN	8,574	11	306	317
Stony Brook University, NY	8,574	485	1,946	2,431
Hoquiam, WA	8,570	123	2,299	2,422

Source: The Hoquiam, WA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.