Safest Cities in Washington 2024
Average Crime Rate
National Average
Combined Population
Overview: Safest Cities in Washington
These 42 cities have the lowest crime rates in Washington, based on 2024 FBI data. The safest cities average just 3,295 crimes per 100,000 residents — -20% below the national average of 2,752.
The top 3 safest cities are Sammamish (WA, crime rate: 567), Lake Stevens (WA, crime rate: 766), and Camas (WA, crime rate: 781).
Full Rankings
| # | City | State | Population | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Property Crime Rate | Safety Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sammamish | WA | 64,358 | 567.1 | 28.0 | 539.2 | 89/100 |
| 2 | Lake Stevens | WA | 41,000 | 765.9 | 117.1 | 648.8 | 86/100 |
| 3 | Camas | WA | 27,525 | 781.1 | 47.2 | 733.9 | 85/100 |
| 4 | Pullman | WA | 33,105 | 951.5 | 129.9 | 821.6 | 82/100 |
| 5 | Bothell | WA | 50,917 | 1,478.9 | 110.0 | 1,368.9 | 73/100 |
| 6 | Maple Valley | WA | 28,551 | 1,579.6 | 108.6 | 1,471.1 | 71/100 |
| 7 | Mount Vernon | WA | 35,244 | 1,966.3 | 190.1 | 1,776.2 | 64/100 |
| 8 | Kirkland | WA | 90,687 | 2,073.1 | 60.7 | 2,012.4 | 62/100 |
| 9 | Marysville | WA | 73,573 | 2,186.9 | 233.8 | 1,953.2 | 60/100 |
| 10 | Richland | WA | 64,736 | 2,190.4 | 250.3 | 1,940.2 | 60/100 |
| 11 | Tumwater | WA | 27,617 | 2,274.0 | 195.5 | 2,078.4 | 58/100 |
| 12 | Walla Walla | WA | 33,062 | 2,498.3 | 284.3 | 2,214.0 | 54/100 |
| 13 | Pasco | WA | 80,838 | 2,547.1 | 351.3 | 2,195.8 | 53/100 |
| 14 | Yakima | WA | 96,646 | 2,589.9 | 545.3 | 2,044.6 | 52/100 |
| 15 | Lacey | WA | 58,872 | 2,654.9 | 186.9 | 2,468.1 | 51/100 |
| 16 | Shoreline | WA | 62,234 | 2,744.5 | 212.1 | 2,532.4 | 50/100 |
| 17 | Redmond | WA | 82,746 | 2,870.2 | 130.5 | 2,739.7 | 47/100 |
| 18 | Wenatchee | WA | 35,523 | 3,023.4 | 236.5 | 2,786.9 | 45/100 |
| 19 | Des Moines | WA | 31,694 | 3,145.7 | 296.6 | 2,849.1 | 42/100 |
| 20 | Bremerton | WA | 46,079 | 3,248.8 | 434.0 | 2,814.7 | 40/100 |
| 21 | Edmonds | WA | 42,659 | 3,260.7 | 260.2 | 3,000.5 | 40/100 |
| 22 | Longview | WA | 37,944 | 3,391.8 | 216.1 | 3,175.7 | 38/100 |
| 23 | Bellevue | WA | 151,520 | 3,479.4 | 139.9 | 3,339.5 | 36/100 |
| 24 | Everett | WA | 111,276 | 3,485.9 | 266.9 | 3,219.0 | 36/100 |
| 25 | Renton | WA | 103,762 | 3,652.6 | 339.2 | 3,313.4 | 33/100 |
| 26 | Spokane Valley | WA | 109,852 | 3,757.8 | 242.1 | 3,515.6 | 31/100 |
| 27 | Burien | WA | 50,318 | 3,819.7 | 425.3 | 3,394.4 | 30/100 |
| 28 | Kennewick | WA | 85,553 | 3,828.0 | 367.0 | 3,461.0 | 30/100 |
| 29 | Vancouver | WA | 198,194 | 3,991.0 | 583.8 | 3,407.3 | 27/100 |
| 30 | Olympia | WA | 55,775 | 4,000.0 | 564.8 | 3,435.2 | 27/100 |
| 31 | Bellingham | WA | 95,717 | 4,107.9 | 351.0 | 3,756.9 | 25/100 |
| 32 | Puyallup | WA | 41,898 | 4,243.6 | 374.7 | 3,868.9 | 22/100 |
| 33 | Kent | WA | 132,324 | 4,260.8 | 489.7 | 3,771.1 | 22/100 |
| 34 | Lakewood | WA | 61,873 | 4,270.0 | 648.1 | 3,621.9 | 22/100 |
| 35 | Seatac Seatac | WA | 31,950 | 4,356.8 | 413.2 | 3,943.7 | 20/100 |
| 36 | Auburn | WA | 82,838 | 4,512.4 | 544.4 | 3,968.0 | 18/100 |
| 37 | Moses Lake | WA | 26,624 | 4,631.2 | 394.4 | 4,236.8 | 15/100 |
| 38 | Federal Way | WA | 96,631 | 4,917.7 | 545.4 | 4,372.3 | 10/100 |
| 39 | Spokane | WA | 229,529 | 5,518.3 | 677.5 | 4,840.8 | 1/100 |
| 40 | Seattle | WA | 760,058 | 5,783.1 | 775.5 | 5,007.6 | 1/100 |
| 41 | Lynnwood | WA | 45,807 | 6,330.9 | 266.3 | 6,064.6 | 1/100 |
| 42 | Tacoma | WA | 223,980 | 6,666.7 | 1,063.0 | 5,603.6 | 1/100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in Washington?
Sammamish, WA is the safest city in Washington with a total crime rate of 567.1 per 100,000 residents in 2024.
How are the safest cities determined?
Cities are ranked by total crime rate (violent + property crime) per 100,000 residents using 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data. Only cities with 25,000+ residents are included.
What crime rate is considered safe?
Cities on this list average 3,295 crimes per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 2,752. Generally, a rate under 2,000 per 100K is considered low.