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Is Bothell, Washington Safe?

Population 52,199 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C- grade for Bothell means there's room for concern. The 231.7 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 1,789 per 100K.

Bothell Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBothellWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate283.2318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2033.92054.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate205.0--268.2
Theft Rate1789.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate181.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

231.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

283/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2034/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bothell

Violent crime in Bothell is below the national average. The rate of 283.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2033.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,789 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bothell Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault205
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary273
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,789
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft181
057% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bothell Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bothell
283.2
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bothell
2033.9
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bothell Safety

Is Bothell safe?
Not especially. Bothell earns a C- with a crime rate of 231.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Bothell?
231.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 283.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2033.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bothell safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bothell's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,789 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bothell?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bothell generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bothell police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bothell?
No. Crime in Bothell has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Bothell compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Bothell ranks behind about 79% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Bothell to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Bothell?
Bad. A C- grade and 231.7 per-thousand rate put Bothell below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 283 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bothell?
283.2 per 100,000, which is 22% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (205), robbery (48), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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