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Is Kenmore, Washington Safe?

Population 24,249 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 24,249, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Kenmore earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,717 per 100K.

Kenmore Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKenmoreWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate220.8318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1950.52054.41,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate160.0--268.2
Theft Rate1717.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate389.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

217.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

221/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1951/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Kenmore

Violent crime in Kenmore is below the national average. The rate of 220.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1950.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,717 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Kenmore Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault160
060% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary293
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,717
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft389
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Kenmore Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kenmore
220.8
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kenmore
1950.5
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Kenmore Safety

Is Kenmore safe?
Not especially. Kenmore earns a C with a crime rate of 217.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Kenmore?
217.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 220.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1950.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Kenmore safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Kenmore's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,717 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Kenmore?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Kenmore generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Kenmore police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Kenmore?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Kenmore's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Kenmore compare to other cities in Washington?
Middle of the pack for Washington. Kenmore 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 Kenmore 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 Kenmore?
Bad. A C grade and 217.1 per-thousand rate put Kenmore below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 221 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Kenmore?
220.8 per 100,000, which is 39% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (160), robbery (52), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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