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Is Everett, Washington Safe?

Population 113,567 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Everett earns a C safety grade with 227 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs below the national average, putting the city behind 70% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,582 per 100K.

Everett Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEverettWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate299.4318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1970.32054.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate187.0--268.2
Theft Rate1582.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate453.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

227 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

299/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1970/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Everett

Violent crime in Everett is below the national average. The rate of 299.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1970.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,582 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Everett Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault187
070% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery33
052% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary238
088% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,582
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft453
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Everett Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Everett
299.4
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Everett
1970.3
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Everett Safety

Is Everett safe?
Not especially. Everett earns a C with a crime rate of 227 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Everett?
227 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 299.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1970.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Everett safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Everett's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,582 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Everett?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Everett generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Everett police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Everett?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Everett's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Everett compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Everett ranks behind about 67% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Everett to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Everett?
Bad. A C grade and 227 per-thousand rate put Everett below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 299 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Everett?
299.4 per 100,000, which is 18% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (187), robbery (33), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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