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Is Edgewood, Washington Safe?

Population 13,548 · Safer than 43% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Edgewood is a smaller community of 13,548 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 195.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,185 per 100K.

Edgewood Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEdgewoodWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate346.6318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1610.62054.41,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate274.0--268.2
Theft Rate1185.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate255.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

195.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

347/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1611/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Edgewood

Violent crime in Edgewood is close to the national average. The rate of 346.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1610.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,185 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Edgewood Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault274
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery65
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary293
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,185
085% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft255
080% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Edgewood Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Edgewood
346.6
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Edgewood
1610.6
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Edgewood Safety

Is Edgewood safe?
It depends on where in Edgewood you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Edgewood?
195.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 346.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1610.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Edgewood safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Edgewood 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 Edgewood?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Edgewood generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Edgewood police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Edgewood?
Crime rates have held steady in Edgewood, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Edgewood compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Edgewood ranks behind about 62% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Edgewood to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Edgewood?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 43th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Edgewood?
346.6 per 100,000, which is 5% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (274), robbery (65), and murder (5.0) 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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