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Is Mercer Island, Washington Safe?

Population 25,422 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Mercer Island is a smaller community of 25,422 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 208.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,184 per 100K.

Mercer Island Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMercer IslandWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate302.3318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1781.72054.41,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate186.0--268.2
Theft Rate1184.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate302.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

208.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

302/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1782/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mercer Island

Violent crime in Mercer Island is below the national average. The rate of 302.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1781.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,184 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mercer Island Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault186
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery34
054% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary250
093% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,184
084% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft302
095% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mercer Island Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mercer Island
302.3
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mercer Island
1781.7
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mercer Island Safety

Is Mercer Island safe?
Not especially. Mercer Island earns a C with a crime rate of 208.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Mercer Island?
208.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 302.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1781.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mercer Island safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mercer Island generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mercer Island police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mercer Island?
Crime rates have held steady in Mercer Island, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Mercer Island compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Mercer Island ranks behind about 60% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island?
Mixed. Violent crime is 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 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Mercer Island?
302.3 per 100,000, which is 17% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (186), robbery (34), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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