According to data published by Safewise, "The incidence of property crime in Washington is 27% higher than the national property crime rate of 21.1 incidents per 1,000. Washington’s property crime rate is also higher than the regional rate of 24.3."
So, if like many people in the state of Washington, you have a concern for safety, it makes sense to know which cities have the lowest incidence of crime.
Here they are:
Sammamish
Sammamish is a town in Washington's King County. The population was 45,780 in 2010 and is expected to be 65,892 in 2019. The city, which is situated on a plateau, is bordered to the west by Lake Sammamish and to the east by the Snoqualmie Valley.
Based on the overall crime statistics in Sammamish, your chances of becoming a victim are one in 154. (violent and property crimes, combined). You have a one in forty risk of being a victim of crime in the United States. Sammamish is one of the top 100 safest cities in the United States for these reasons.
Bainbridge Island
Bainbridge Island is a small city in Washington state's western region. It has a ferry connection to Seattle. Bloedel Reserve is a woodland reserve with groomed gardens and walkways. Fay Bainbridge Park and Campground, located near the Cascade Mountains and Puget Sound, has an east-facing beach with views of the Cascade Mountains and Puget Sound.
Based on the overall crime rate on Bainbridge Island, your chances of becoming a victim are one in 107. (violent and property crimes, combined). In comparison, you have a one in forty risk of being a victim of crime in the United States overall.
Camas
Camas is a city in Clark County, Washington, that has a population of 19,355 people according to the 2010 census. The city of Washougal, Washington, is on the east side of town, while Vancouver, Washington, is on the west.
Based on the overall crime rate in Camas, your chances of becoming a victim are one in 106. (violent and property crimes, combined). Furthermore, the rate of property crime in Camas is 9 per 1,000 people, which includes burglary, grand theft auto, and arson.
Lake Forest Park
Lake Forest Park is a city near Seattle, Washington. It was built as a bedroom neighbourhood in the twentieth century, with single-family homes on medium to large lots.
It has a crime rate of 15 per 1,000 people, which is comparable to the national average for all cities and towns of all sizes. Lake Forest Park has a lower crime rate than around 62 percent of Washington cities.
Mercer Island
Mercer Island is a city in King County, Washington, United States, situated on the same-named island in Lake Washington's southern reaches. With Seattle to the west and Bellevue to the east, Mercer Island is part of the Seattle metropolitan region.
The total crime rate on Mercer Island is 15 per 1,000 people, which is close to the national average for all cities and towns of all sizes. According to FBI crime data, the probability of becoming a victim of crime in Mercer Island is 1 in 68.
Do you feel safe in your neighborhood? Let me know in the comments!