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Is Anacortes, Washington Safe?

Population 18,080 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Anacortes faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 83% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,995 per 100K.

Anacortes Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAnacortesWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate340.5318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2311.32054.41,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate202.0--268.2
Theft Rate1995.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate486.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

265.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

341/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2311/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Anacortes

Violent crime in Anacortes is close to the national average. The rate of 340.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2311.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,995 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Anacortes Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault202
075% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary438
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,995
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft486
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Anacortes Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Anacortes
340.5
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Anacortes
2311.3
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Anacortes Safety

Is Anacortes safe?
Not especially. Anacortes earns a D with a crime rate of 265.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Anacortes?
265.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 340.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2311.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Anacortes safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Anacortes's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,995 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Anacortes?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Anacortes generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Anacortes police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Anacortes?
Crime rates have held steady in Anacortes, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Anacortes compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Anacortes ranks behind about 84% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Anacortes to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Anacortes?
Bad. A D grade and 265.2 per-thousand rate put Anacortes below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 341 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Anacortes?
340.5 per 100,000, which is 6% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (202), robbery (54), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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