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Is Mill Creek, Washington Safe?

Population 20,902 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Mill Creek faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 84% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,810 per 100K.

Mill Creek Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMill CreekWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate413.3318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2263.82054.41,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate332.0--268.2
Theft Rate1810.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate530.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

267.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

413/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2264/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mill Creek

Violent crime in Mill Creek is close to the national average. The rate of 413.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2263.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,810 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 332 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Mill Creek Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault332
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery87
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary409
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,810
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft530
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mill Creek Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mill Creek
413.3
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mill Creek
2263.8
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mill Creek Safety

Is Mill Creek safe?
Not especially. Mill Creek earns a D with a crime rate of 267.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Mill Creek?
267.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 413.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2263.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mill Creek safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Mill Creek's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,810 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Mill Creek?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mill Creek generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mill Creek police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mill Creek?
No. Crime in Mill Creek has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Mill Creek compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Mill Creek ranks behind about 83% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Mill Creek to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Mill Creek?
Bad. A D grade and 267.7 per-thousand rate put Mill Creek below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 413 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Mill Creek?
413.3 per 100,000, which is 14% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (332), robbery (87), and murder (7.0) 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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