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Is Snohomish, Washington Safe?

Population 10,719 · Safer than 51% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Snohomish is a smaller community of 10,719 people with a B- safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 178.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,099 per 100K.

Snohomish Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSnohomishWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate196.3318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1587.12054.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate141.0--268.2
Theft Rate1099.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate311.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyB-

178.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB

196/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1587/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Snohomish

Violent crime in Snohomish is well below the national average. The rate of 196.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1587.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,099 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Snohomish Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault141
053% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery25
039% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary282
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,099
078% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft311
098% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Snohomish Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Snohomish
196.3
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Snohomish
1587.1
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Snohomish Safety

Is Snohomish safe?
It depends on where in Snohomish you are. The city gets a B- overall, with violent crime well below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Snohomish?
178.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 196.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1587.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Snohomish safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Snohomish has a B- grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Snohomish?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Snohomish generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Snohomish police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Snohomish?
No. Crime in Snohomish has been trending down, which is good news for the B--rated city.
How does Snohomish compare to other cities in Washington?
Middle of the pack for Washington. Snohomish isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 50th percentile among Washington cities.
How safe is Snohomish to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Snohomish?
Mixed. Violent crime is well below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 51th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Snohomish?
196.3 per 100,000, which is 46% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (141), robbery (25), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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