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Is Bainbridge Island, Washington Safe?

Population 24,691 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Bainbridge Island is a smaller community of 24,691 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 247.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,829 per 100K.

Bainbridge Island Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBainbridge IslandWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate399.8318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2078.62054.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate313.0--268.2
Theft Rate1829.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate318.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

247.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

400/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2079/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bainbridge Island

Violent crime in Bainbridge Island is close to the national average. The rate of 399.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2078.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,829 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 313 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Bainbridge Island Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault313
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary390
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,829
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft318
0100% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bainbridge Island Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bainbridge Island
399.8
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bainbridge Island
2078.6
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bainbridge Island Safety

Is Bainbridge Island safe?
Not especially. Bainbridge Island earns a D+ with a crime rate of 247.8 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 Bainbridge Island?
247.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 399.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2078.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bainbridge Island safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bainbridge Island's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,829 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bainbridge Island?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bainbridge Island generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bainbridge Island police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bainbridge Island?
Crime rates have held steady in Bainbridge Island, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Bainbridge Island compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Bainbridge Island ranks behind about 72% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Bainbridge Island to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Bainbridge Island?
Bad. A D+ grade and 247.8 per-thousand rate put Bainbridge Island below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 400 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bainbridge Island?
399.8 per 100,000, which is 10% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (313), robbery (59), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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