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Is Woodinville, Washington Safe?

Population 14,548 · Safer than 40% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Woodinville is a smaller community of 14,548 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 202.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,404 per 100K.

Woodinville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWoodinvilleWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate269.0318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1755.12054.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate204.0--268.2
Theft Rate1404.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate377.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

202.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

269/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1755/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Woodinville

Violent crime in Woodinville is below the national average. The rate of 269.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1755.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,404 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Woodinville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault204
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery33
052% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary205
076% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,404
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft377
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Woodinville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Woodinville
269.0
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Woodinville
1755.1
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Woodinville Safety

Is Woodinville safe?
It depends on where in Woodinville you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Woodinville?
202.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 269.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1755.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Woodinville safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Woodinville has a C+ 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 Woodinville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Woodinville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Woodinville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Woodinville?
No. Crime in Woodinville has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Woodinville compare to other cities in Washington?
Middle of the pack for Washington. Woodinville 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 Woodinville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Woodinville?
Mixed. Violent crime is 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 40th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Woodinville?
269.0 per 100,000, which is 26% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (204), robbery (33), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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