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Is Aberdeen, Washington Safe?

Population 17,088 · Safer than 42% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Aberdeen is a smaller community of 17,088 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 199.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,332 per 100K.

Aberdeen Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAberdeenWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate305.8318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1687.02054.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate243.0--268.2
Theft Rate1332.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate222.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC+

199.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

306/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1687/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Aberdeen

Violent crime in Aberdeen is below the national average. The rate of 305.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1687.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,332 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Aberdeen Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault243
091% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery70
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary318
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,332
095% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft222
070% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Aberdeen Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Aberdeen
305.8
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Aberdeen
1687.0
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Aberdeen Safety

Is Aberdeen safe?
It depends on where in Aberdeen you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Aberdeen?
199.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 305.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1687.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Aberdeen safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Aberdeen has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Aberdeen?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Aberdeen generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Aberdeen police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Aberdeen?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Aberdeen's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Aberdeen compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Aberdeen ranks behind about 68% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Aberdeen to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Aberdeen?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 42th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Aberdeen?
305.8 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (243), robbery (70), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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