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Is Bellevue, Washington Safe?

Population 154,193 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C- grade for Bellevue means there's room for concern. The 230.9 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,416 per 100K.

Bellevue Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBellevueWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate251.1318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2058.12054.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate188.0--268.2
Theft Rate1416.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate432.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

230.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

251/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2058/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bellevue

Violent crime in Bellevue is below the national average. The rate of 251.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2058.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,416 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bellevue Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault188
070% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery30
047% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary321
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,416
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft432
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bellevue Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bellevue
251.1
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bellevue
2058.1
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bellevue Safety

Is Bellevue safe?
Not especially. Bellevue earns a C- with a crime rate of 230.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Bellevue?
230.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 251.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2058.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bellevue safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bellevue's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,416 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bellevue?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bellevue generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bellevue police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bellevue?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Bellevue's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Bellevue compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Bellevue ranks behind about 74% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Bellevue 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 Bellevue?
Bad. A C- grade and 230.9 per-thousand rate put Bellevue below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 251 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bellevue?
251.1 per 100,000, which is 31% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (188), robbery (30), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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