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Is Lynnwood, Washington Safe?

Population 42,132 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lynnwood has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 264.9 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,587 per 100K.

Lynnwood Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLynnwoodWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate277.6318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2371.02054.41,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate223.0--268.2
Theft Rate1587.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate214.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

264.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

278/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2371/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lynnwood

Violent crime in Lynnwood is below the national average. The rate of 277.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2371.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,587 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lynnwood Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault223
083% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery69
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary289
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,587
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft214
067% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lynnwood Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lynnwood
277.6
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lynnwood
2371.0
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lynnwood Safety

Is Lynnwood safe?
Not especially. Lynnwood earns a D with a crime rate of 264.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lynnwood?
264.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 277.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2371.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lynnwood safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lynnwood's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,587 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lynnwood?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lynnwood generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lynnwood police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lynnwood?
Crime rates have held steady in Lynnwood, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Lynnwood compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Lynnwood ranks behind about 77% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Lynnwood to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Lynnwood?
Bad. A D grade and 264.9 per-thousand rate put Lynnwood below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 278 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lynnwood?
277.6 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (223), robbery (69), 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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