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Is Sedro-Woolley, Washington Safe?

Population 13,308 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Sedro-Woolley is a smaller community of 13,308 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 239.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,446 per 100K.

Sedro-Woolley Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSedro-WoolleyWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate398.1318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1992.52054.41,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate313.0--268.2
Theft Rate1446.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate422.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

239.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

398/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1993/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Sedro-Woolley

Violent crime in Sedro-Woolley is close to the national average. The rate of 398.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1992.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,446 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 313 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Sedro-Woolley Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault313
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery79
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary387
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,446
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft422
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Sedro-Woolley Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sedro-Woolley
398.1
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sedro-Woolley
1992.5
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Sedro-Woolley Safety

Is Sedro-Woolley safe?
Not especially. Sedro-Woolley earns a C- with a crime rate of 239.1 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 Sedro-Woolley?
239.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 398.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1992.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Sedro-Woolley safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Sedro-Woolley's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,446 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Sedro-Woolley?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Sedro-Woolley generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Sedro-Woolley police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Sedro-Woolley?
No. Crime in Sedro-Woolley has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Sedro-Woolley compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Sedro-Woolley ranks behind about 77% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Sedro-Woolley 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 Sedro-Woolley?
Bad. A C- grade and 239.1 per-thousand rate put Sedro-Woolley below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 398 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Sedro-Woolley?
398.1 per 100,000, which is 9% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (313), robbery (79), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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