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Is Edmonds, Washington Safe?

Population 42,748 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Edmonds is a smaller community of 42,748 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 208.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,346 per 100K.

Edmonds Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEdmondsWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate367.4318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1719.12054.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate230.0--268.2
Theft Rate1346.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate416.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

208.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

367/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1719/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Edmonds

Violent crime in Edmonds is close to the national average. The rate of 367.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1719.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,346 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Edmonds Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault230
086% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery90
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary295
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,346
096% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft416
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Edmonds Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Edmonds
367.4
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Edmonds
1719.1
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Edmonds Safety

Is Edmonds safe?
Not especially. Edmonds earns a C with a crime rate of 208.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Edmonds?
208.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 367.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1719.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Edmonds safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Edmonds 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 Edmonds?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Edmonds generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Edmonds police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Edmonds?
Crime rates have held steady in Edmonds, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Edmonds compare to other cities in Washington?
Middle of the pack for Washington. Edmonds isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 42th percentile among Washington cities.
How safe is Edmonds to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Edmonds?
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 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Edmonds?
367.4 per 100,000, which is 1% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (230), robbery (90), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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