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Is Lynden, Washington Safe?

Population 16,881 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 16,881, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Lynden earns a D+ with violent crime well below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,384 per 100K.

Lynden Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLyndenWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate209.9318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2223.62054.41,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate152.0--268.2
Theft Rate1384.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate377.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

243.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

210/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2224/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lynden

Violent crime in Lynden is well below the national average. The rate of 209.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2223.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,384 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lynden Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault152
057% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery30
047% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary241
089% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,384
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft377
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lynden Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lynden
209.9
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lynden
2223.6
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lynden Safety

Is Lynden safe?
Not especially. Lynden earns a D+ with a crime rate of 243.4 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 Lynden?
243.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 209.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2223.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lynden safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lynden's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,384 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lynden?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lynden generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lynden police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lynden?
No. Crime in Lynden has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Lynden compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Lynden ranks behind about 85% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Lynden to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Lynden?
Bad. A D+ grade and 243.4 per-thousand rate put Lynden below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 210 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lynden?
209.9 per 100,000, which is 42% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (152), robbery (30), 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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