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Is Redmond, Washington Safe?

Population 82,506 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Redmond has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 256 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,458 per 100K.

Redmond Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRedmondWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate390.7318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2169.02054.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate312.0--268.2
Theft Rate1458.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate508.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

256 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

391/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2169/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Redmond

Violent crime in Redmond is close to the national average. The rate of 390.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2169.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,458 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 312 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Redmond Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault312
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery62
098% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary369
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,458
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft508
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Redmond Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Redmond
390.7
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Redmond
2169.0
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Redmond Safety

Is Redmond safe?
Not especially. Redmond earns a D with a crime rate of 256 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 Redmond?
256 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 390.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2169.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Redmond safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Redmond's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,458 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Redmond?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Redmond generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Redmond police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Redmond?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Redmond's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Redmond compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Redmond ranks behind about 82% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Redmond to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Redmond?
Bad. A D grade and 256 per-thousand rate put Redmond below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 391 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Redmond?
390.7 per 100,000, which is 7% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (312), robbery (62), and murder (4.0) 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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