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Is Mount Vernon, Washington Safe?

Population 35,193 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Mount Vernon is a smaller community of 35,193 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 212.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,542 per 100K.

Mount Vernon Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMount VernonWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate287.2318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1836.72054.41,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate168.0--268.2
Theft Rate1542.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate193.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

212.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

287/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1837/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mount Vernon

Violent crime in Mount Vernon is below the national average. The rate of 287.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1836.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,542 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mount Vernon Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault168
063% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery41
065% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary323
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,542
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft193
061% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mount Vernon Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mount Vernon
287.2
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mount Vernon
1836.7
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Vernon Safety

Is Mount Vernon safe?
Not especially. Mount Vernon earns a C with a crime rate of 212.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Mount Vernon?
212.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 287.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1836.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mount Vernon safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mount Vernon generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mount Vernon police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mount Vernon?
Crime rates have held steady in Mount Vernon, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Mount Vernon compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Mount Vernon ranks behind about 67% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon?
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 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Mount Vernon?
287.2 per 100,000, which is 21% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (168), robbery (41), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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