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Is Burlington, Washington Safe?

Population 11,356 · Safer than 39% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Burlington is a smaller community of 11,356 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 204.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,067 per 100K.

Burlington Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBurlingtonWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate295.5318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1752.72054.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate207.0--268.2
Theft Rate1067.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate234.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

204.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

296/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1753/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Burlington

Violent crime in Burlington is below the national average. The rate of 295.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1752.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,067 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Burlington Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault207
077% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary338
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,067
076% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft234
074% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Burlington Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Burlington
295.5
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Burlington
1752.7
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Burlington Safety

Is Burlington safe?
Not especially. Burlington earns a C with a crime rate of 204.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Burlington?
204.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 295.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1752.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Burlington safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Burlington has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Burlington?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Burlington generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Burlington police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Burlington?
No. Crime in Burlington has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Burlington compare to other cities in Washington?
Middle of the pack for Washington. Burlington isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 48th percentile among Washington cities.
How safe is Burlington 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 Burlington?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 39th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Burlington?
295.5 per 100,000, which is 19% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (207), robbery (55), 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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