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Is Sammamish, Washington Safe?

Population 66,110 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Sammamish earns a D+ safety grade with 243.6 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs below the national average, putting the city behind 76% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,941 per 100K.

Sammamish Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSammamishWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate255.9318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2180.02054.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate181.0--268.2
Theft Rate1941.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate542.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

243.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

256/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2180/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Sammamish

Violent crime in Sammamish is below the national average. The rate of 255.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2180.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,941 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Sammamish Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault181
067% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery36
057% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary365
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,941
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft542
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Sammamish Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sammamish
255.9
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sammamish
2180.0
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Sammamish Safety

Is Sammamish safe?
Not especially. Sammamish earns a D+ with a crime rate of 243.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Sammamish?
243.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 255.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2180.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Sammamish safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Sammamish's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,941 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Sammamish?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Sammamish generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Sammamish police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Sammamish?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Sammamish's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Sammamish compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Sammamish ranks behind about 72% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Sammamish to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Sammamish?
Bad. A D+ grade and 243.6 per-thousand rate put Sammamish below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 256 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Sammamish?
255.9 per 100,000, which is 30% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (181), robbery (36), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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