Moving from Richfield, MN to Shoreline, WA?
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Is Richfield or Shoreline Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Richfield is safer than Shoreline (Safety Score 24/100 vs 24/100), with a total crime rate of 2,731 per 100,000 versus 2,744 for Shoreline — 0% lower. Richfield has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Shoreline has a 42% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Richfield, MN?
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Shoreline — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Richfield | Shoreline | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,731.0 | 2,744.5 | -13.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 270.1 | 212.1 | +58.0 |
| Murder Rate | 2.8 | 1.6 | +1.2 |
| Rape Rate | 46.9 | 38.6 | +8.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 57.9 | 90.0 | -32.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 159.8 | 82.0 | +77.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,460.9 | 2,532.4 | -71.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 217.7 | 486.9 | -269.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,890.5 | 1,513.6 | +376.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 352.7 | 531.9 | -179.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Richfield, MN to Shoreline, WA?
An out-of-state move adds new driver's license, plates, voter registration and deadlines that differ by state. The Moving Checklist Planner dates every task from your move-in day — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Richfield or Shoreline safer?
Richfield is safer with a total crime rate of 2,731 per 100K vs 2,744 for Shoreline — a 0% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Richfield has a violent crime rate of 270.1 per 100K while Shoreline has 212.1. Shoreline has lower violent crime.
About Richfield, MN
Richfield, a first-ring suburb of Minneapolis, is home to the historic Wood Lake Nature Center. Its diverse population of over 36,000 resides just south of the city, near major transportation routes. With a safety score of 24/100 and a population coverage of 36,287, Richfield has a total crime rate of 2,731.0 per 100,000 residents.
About Shoreline, WA
Shoreline, Washington, a suburban city north of Seattle, was once home to the Richmond Beach Saltwater Park. Its population, approaching 60,000, reflects a diverse blend of families and commuters. With a safety score of 24/100 and a population coverage of 62,234, Shoreline has a total crime rate of 2,744.5 per 100,000 residents.