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Is Lakewood, Washington Safe?

Population 62,755 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

A D+ grade for Lakewood means there's room for concern. The 242.7 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime above the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,307 per 100K.

Lakewood Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLakewoodWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate434.9318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1991.92054.41,832.3
Murder Rate9.0--5.7
Assault Rate323.0--268.2
Theft Rate1307.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate174.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

242.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

435/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1992/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lakewood

Violent crime in Lakewood is above the national average. The rate of 434.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1991.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,307 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 323 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Lakewood Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder9
01.6x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault323
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery86
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary311
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,307
093% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft174
055% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lakewood Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lakewood
434.9
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lakewood
1991.9
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lakewood Safety

Is Lakewood safe?
Not especially. Lakewood earns a D+ with a crime rate of 242.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lakewood?
242.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 434.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1991.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lakewood safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lakewood's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,307 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lakewood?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lakewood generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lakewood police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lakewood?
Crime rates have held steady in Lakewood, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Lakewood compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Lakewood ranks behind about 84% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Lakewood to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Lakewood?
Bad. A D+ grade and 242.7 per-thousand rate put Lakewood below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 435 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lakewood?
434.9 per 100,000, which is 20% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (323), robbery (86), and murder (9.0) 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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