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Is Poulsbo, Washington Safe?

Population 12,749 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Poulsbo is a smaller community of 12,749 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 248.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,331 per 100K.

Poulsbo Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPoulsboWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate328.7318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2152.72054.41,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate214.0--268.2
Theft Rate1331.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate310.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

248.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

329/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2153/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Poulsbo

Violent crime in Poulsbo is close to the national average. The rate of 328.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2152.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,331 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Poulsbo Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault214
080% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery60
095% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary357
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,331
095% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft310
097% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Poulsbo Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Poulsbo
328.7
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Poulsbo
2152.7
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Poulsbo Safety

Is Poulsbo safe?
Not especially. Poulsbo earns a D+ with a crime rate of 248.1 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 Poulsbo?
248.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 328.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2152.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Poulsbo safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Poulsbo's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,331 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Poulsbo?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Poulsbo generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Poulsbo police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Poulsbo?
No. Crime in Poulsbo has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Poulsbo compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Poulsbo ranks behind about 69% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Poulsbo 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 Poulsbo?
Bad. A D+ grade and 248.1 per-thousand rate put Poulsbo below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 329 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Poulsbo?
328.7 per 100,000, which is 10% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (214), robbery (60), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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