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Is Shoreline, Washington Safe?

Population 66,542 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Shoreline earns a D+ safety grade with 243.2 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs above the national average, putting the city behind 76% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,306 per 100K.

Shoreline Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricShorelineWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate436.4318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1995.72054.41,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate257.0--268.2
Theft Rate1306.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate340.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

243.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

436/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1996/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Shoreline

Violent crime in Shoreline is above the national average. The rate of 436.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1995.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,306 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Shoreline Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault257
096% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery99
01.6x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary349
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,306
093% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft340
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Shoreline Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Shoreline
436.4
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Shoreline
1995.7
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Shoreline Safety

Is Shoreline safe?
Not especially. Shoreline earns a D+ with a crime rate of 243.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Shoreline?
243.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 436.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1995.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Shoreline safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Shoreline's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,306 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Shoreline?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Shoreline generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Shoreline police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Shoreline?
No. Crime in Shoreline has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Shoreline compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Shoreline ranks behind about 71% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Shoreline to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Shoreline?
Bad. A D+ grade and 243.2 per-thousand rate put Shoreline below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 436 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Shoreline?
436.4 per 100,000, which is 20% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (257), robbery (99), and murder (6.0) 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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