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Is Mukilteo, Washington Safe?

Population 21,239 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Mukilteo runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 84% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,607 per 100K.

Mukilteo Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMukilteoWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate346.1318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2354.72054.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate242.0--268.2
Theft Rate1607.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate323.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

270.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

346/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2355/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mukilteo

Violent crime in Mukilteo is close to the national average. The rate of 346.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2354.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,607 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mukilteo Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault242
090% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery44
070% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary429
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,607
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft323
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mukilteo Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mukilteo
346.1
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mukilteo
2354.7
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mukilteo Safety

Is Mukilteo safe?
Not especially. Mukilteo earns a D with a crime rate of 270.1 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 Mukilteo?
270.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 346.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2354.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mukilteo safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Mukilteo's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,607 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Mukilteo?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mukilteo generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mukilteo police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mukilteo?
No. Crime in Mukilteo has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Mukilteo compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Mukilteo ranks behind about 80% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Mukilteo to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Mukilteo?
Bad. A D grade and 270.1 per-thousand rate put Mukilteo below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 346 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Mukilteo?
346.1 per 100,000, which is 5% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (242), robbery (44), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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