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Snohomish vs Vancouver Crime Comparison

Side-by-side crime rates, safety scores, and trends based on FBI data.

Full report: Snohomish crime rate · Vancouver crime rate

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Is Snohomish or Vancouver Safer?

According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Snohomish is safer than Vancouver (Safety Score 47/100 vs 9/100), with a total crime rate of 1,773 per 100,000 versus 3,991 for Vancouver — 56% lower. Snohomish has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.

The biggest difference is in murder, where Snohomish has a 100% lower rate.

Note: Vancouver is 19.3x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.

Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Snohomish, WA?

Snohomish — 5-Year Trend

Increasing Violent Decreasing Property Decreasing Total

Vancouver — 5-Year Trend

Increasing Violent Increasing Property Increasing Total

Snohomish, WA

Snohomish, WA
Safety Score 47/100
Coverage 10,265
Total Crime Rate 1,773.0
Category Wins 7/7

Vancouver, WA

Vancouver, WA
Safety Score 9/100
Coverage 198,194
Total Crime Rate 3,991.0
Category Wins 0/7

Detailed Crime Rate Comparison

Crime Type Snohomish Vancouver Difference
Total Crime Rate 1,773.0 3,991.0 -2,218.0
Violent Crime Rate 165.6 583.8 -418.2
Murder Rate 0.0 5.6 -5.6
Rape Rate 29.2 61.6 -32.3
Robbery Rate 29.2 122.1 -92.9
Aggravated Assault Rate 107.2 393.1 -285.9
Property Crime Rate 1,607.4 3,407.3 -1,799.9
Burglary Rate 175.4 469.2 -293.9
Larceny-Theft Rate 1,247.0 2,341.1 -1,094.2
Motor Vehicle Theft Rate 185.1 596.9 -411.8

All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Snohomish or Vancouver safer?

Snohomish is safer with a total crime rate of 1,773 per 100K vs 3,991 for Vancouver — a 56% difference.

How do violent crime rates compare?

Snohomish has a violent crime rate of 165.6 per 100K while Vancouver has 583.8. Snohomish has lower violent crime.

About Snohomish, WA

Snohomish is a historic city known for its antique shops, situated on the Snohomish River. Its population is predominantly white, with a median age of around 40. With a safety score of 47/100 and a population coverage of 10,265, Snohomish has a total crime rate of 1,773.0 per 100,000 residents.

About Vancouver, WA

Vancouver, Washington, across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon, is the fourth-largest city in Washington. It was the site of Fort Vancouver, a major 19th-century fur trading post. The city has seen significant growth, with a population over 190,000. With a safety score of 9/100 and a population coverage of 198,194, Vancouver has a total crime rate of 3,991.0 per 100,000 residents.

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