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Is Kirkland, Washington Safe?

Population 97,410 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Kirkland, Washington sits below average for US cities. The C grade comes from a 226.1 crime rate per 1,000 and violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,274 per 100K.

Kirkland Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKirklandWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate237.7318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2023.82054.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate162.0--268.2
Theft Rate1274.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate375.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

226.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

238/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2024/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Kirkland

Violent crime in Kirkland is below the national average. The rate of 237.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2023.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,274 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Kirkland Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault162
060% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery43
068% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary220
082% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,274
091% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft375
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Kirkland Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kirkland
237.7
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kirkland
2023.8
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Kirkland Safety

Is Kirkland safe?
Not especially. Kirkland earns a C with a crime rate of 226.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Kirkland?
226.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 237.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2023.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Kirkland safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Kirkland's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,274 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Kirkland?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Kirkland generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Kirkland police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Kirkland?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Kirkland's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Kirkland compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Kirkland ranks behind about 65% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Kirkland 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 Kirkland?
Bad. A C grade and 226.1 per-thousand rate put Kirkland below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 238 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Kirkland?
237.7 per 100,000, which is 35% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (162), robbery (43), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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