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Is Mountlake Terrace, Washington Safe?

Population 25,430 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 25,430, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Mountlake Terrace earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,465 per 100K.

Mountlake Terrace Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMountlake TerraceWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate387.6318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1854.12054.41,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate282.0--268.2
Theft Rate1465.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate215.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

224.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

388/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1854/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mountlake Terrace

Violent crime in Mountlake Terrace is close to the national average. The rate of 387.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1854.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,465 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mountlake Terrace Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault282
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery79
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary277
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,465
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft215
068% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mountlake Terrace Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mountlake Terrace
387.6
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mountlake Terrace
1854.1
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mountlake Terrace Safety

Is Mountlake Terrace safe?
Not especially. Mountlake Terrace earns a C with a crime rate of 224.2 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 Mountlake Terrace?
224.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 387.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1854.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mountlake Terrace safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Mountlake Terrace's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,465 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Mountlake Terrace?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mountlake Terrace generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mountlake Terrace police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mountlake Terrace?
No. Crime in Mountlake Terrace has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Mountlake Terrace compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Mountlake Terrace ranks behind about 73% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Mountlake Terrace 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 Mountlake Terrace?
Bad. A C grade and 224.2 per-thousand rate put Mountlake Terrace below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 388 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Mountlake Terrace?
387.6 per 100,000, which is 7% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (282), robbery (79), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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