The City of Tacoma has one of the highest violent crime rates in the state, according to FBI crime data from 2024.
TACOMA, Wash. — The City of Tacoma and the nearby small city of Ruston have the highest violent crime rates in Washington state, according to the most recent FBI data — putting public safety at the forefront of Tacoma’s mayoral race.
The violent crime rates are based on population and the number of reported violent crimes.
Both candidates running to be Tacoma’s next mayor say addressing the city’s violent crime is a top priority.
Mayoral candidate John Hines called the
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