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Is Lake Forest Park, Washington Safe?

Population 13,191 · Safer than 39% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 13,191, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Lake Forest Park earns a C with violent crime well below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,130 per 100K.

Lake Forest Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLake Forest ParkWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate217.9318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1830.42054.41,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate150.0--268.2
Theft Rate1130.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate393.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

204.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

218/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1830/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lake Forest Park

Violent crime in Lake Forest Park is well below the national average. The rate of 217.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1830.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,130 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lake Forest Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault150
056% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary352
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,130
081% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft393
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lake Forest Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lake Forest Park
217.9
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lake Forest Park
1830.4
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Forest Park Safety

Is Lake Forest Park safe?
Not especially. Lake Forest Park earns a C with a crime rate of 204.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lake Forest Park?
204.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 217.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1830.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lake Forest Park safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Lake Forest Park 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 Lake Forest Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lake Forest Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lake Forest Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lake Forest Park?
Crime rates have held steady in Lake Forest Park, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Lake Forest Park compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Lake Forest Park ranks behind about 65% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Lake Forest Park to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Lake Forest Park?
Mixed. Violent crime is well below 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 39th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Lake Forest Park?
217.9 per 100,000, which is 40% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (150), robbery (54), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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