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Is Lake Stevens, Washington Safe?

Population 42,091 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lake Stevens is a smaller community of 42,091 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 217.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,643 per 100K.

Lake Stevens Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLake StevensWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate304.5318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1875.02054.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate182.0--268.2
Theft Rate1643.0--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

217.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

305/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1875/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lake Stevens

Violent crime in Lake Stevens is below the national average. The rate of 304.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1875.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,643 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lake Stevens Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault182
068% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery68
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary210
078% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,643
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft393
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lake Stevens Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lake Stevens
304.5
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lake Stevens
1875.0
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Stevens Safety

Is Lake Stevens safe?
Not especially. Lake Stevens earns a C with a crime rate of 217.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lake Stevens?
217.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 304.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1875.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lake Stevens safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lake Stevens's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,643 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lake Stevens?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lake Stevens generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lake Stevens police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lake Stevens?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Lake Stevens's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Lake Stevens compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Lake Stevens ranks behind about 75% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Lake Stevens 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 Lake Stevens?
Bad. A C grade and 217.9 per-thousand rate put Lake Stevens below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 305 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lake Stevens?
304.5 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (182), robbery (68), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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