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Is Auburn, Washington Safe?

Population 86,301 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Auburn earns a C safety grade with 218.6 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 67% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,258 per 100K.

Auburn Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAuburnWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate361.3318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1824.62054.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate260.0--268.2
Theft Rate1258.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate192.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

218.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

361/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1825/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Auburn

Violent crime in Auburn is close to the national average. The rate of 361.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1824.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,258 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Auburn Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault260
097% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary277
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,258
090% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft192
060% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Auburn Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Auburn
361.3
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Auburn
1824.6
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Auburn Safety

Is Auburn safe?
Not especially. Auburn earns a C with a crime rate of 218.6 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 Auburn?
218.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 361.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1824.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Auburn safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Auburn's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,258 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Auburn?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Auburn generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Auburn police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Auburn?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Auburn's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Auburn compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Auburn ranks behind about 75% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Auburn to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Auburn?
Bad. A C grade and 218.6 per-thousand rate put Auburn below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 361 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Auburn?
361.3 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (260), robbery (59), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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