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Is Issaquah, Washington Safe?

Population 39,423 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Issaquah runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 83% of US cities, with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,892 per 100K.

Issaquah Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricIssaquahWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate250.5318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2395.12054.41,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate196.0--268.2
Theft Rate1892.0--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 SafetyD

264.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

251/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2395/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Issaquah

Violent crime in Issaquah is below the national average. The rate of 250.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2395.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,892 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Issaquah Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault196
073% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary411
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,892
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft255
080% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Issaquah Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Issaquah
250.5
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Issaquah
2395.1
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Issaquah Safety

Is Issaquah safe?
Not especially. Issaquah earns a D with a crime rate of 264.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Issaquah?
264.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 250.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2395.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Issaquah safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Issaquah's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,892 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Issaquah?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Issaquah generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Issaquah police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Issaquah?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Issaquah's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Issaquah compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Issaquah ranks behind about 86% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Issaquah 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 Issaquah?
Bad. A D grade and 264.6 per-thousand rate put Issaquah below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 251 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Issaquah?
250.5 per 100,000, which is 31% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (196), robbery (51), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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