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Is Monroe, Washington Safe?

Population 20,025 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 20,025, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Monroe 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 2,022 per 100K.

Monroe Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMonroeWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate203.3318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2272.82054.41,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate160.0--268.2
Theft Rate2022.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate444.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

247.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

203/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2273/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Monroe

Violent crime in Monroe is well below the national average. The rate of 203.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2272.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,022 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Monroe Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault160
060% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery41
065% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary318
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,022
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft444
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Monroe Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Monroe
203.3
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Monroe
2272.8
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Monroe Safety

Is Monroe safe?
Not especially. Monroe earns a D+ with a crime rate of 247.6 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 Monroe?
247.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 203.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2272.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Monroe safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Monroe's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,022 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Monroe?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Monroe generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Monroe police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Monroe?
No. Crime in Monroe has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Monroe compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe?
Bad. A D+ grade and 247.6 per-thousand rate put Monroe below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 203 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Monroe?
203.3 per 100,000, which is 44% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (160), robbery (41), 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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