Top 5 Human Trafficking Cities in The US

3. Washington

Human Trafficking Crime Rate: 0.08%

In 2021, the National Human Trafficking Hotline received a total of 175 signals for human trafficking from Washington; 49 of whom were from victims. 233 cases were reported in the same year, while 239 cases were reported in the previous year. A prime reason Washington is a hotspot for human trafficking is its border with Canada, responsible for an annual influx of over 2,000 victims. There are also abundant ports to transport the victims, where many are subjected to labor trafficking due to the high demand for agricultural work.