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Is Bonney Lake, Washington Safe?

Population 22,139 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Bonney Lake is a smaller community of 22,139 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 233.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,417 per 100K.

Bonney Lake Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBonney LakeWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate305.5318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2032.52054.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate251.0--268.2
Theft Rate1417.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate298.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

233.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

306/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2033/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bonney Lake

Violent crime in Bonney Lake is below the national average. The rate of 305.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2032.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,417 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bonney Lake Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault251
094% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery66
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary296
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,417
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft298
094% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bonney Lake Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bonney Lake
305.5
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bonney Lake
2032.5
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bonney Lake Safety

Is Bonney Lake safe?
Not especially. Bonney Lake earns a C- with a crime rate of 233.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Bonney Lake?
233.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 305.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2032.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bonney Lake safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bonney Lake's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,417 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bonney Lake?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bonney Lake generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bonney Lake police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bonney Lake?
Crime rates have held steady in Bonney Lake, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Bonney Lake compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Bonney Lake ranks behind about 70% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Bonney Lake to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Bonney Lake?
Bad. A C- grade and 233.8 per-thousand rate put Bonney Lake below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 306 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bonney Lake?
305.5 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (251), robbery (66), and murder (3.0) 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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