Auburn, WA Crime


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Located in King County, Auburn, WA has a crime rate that is slightly lower than the national average. The violent crime rate in Auburn is 21.4, compared to the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Auburn are less likely to be victims of violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. However, property crime in Auburn is higher than the national average, with a rate of 73.7 compared to 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. With this context in mind, residents of Auburn should remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect their property. Despite the relatively low violent crime rate, it is still important for community members to report any suspicious or criminal activity to the authorities to maintain the safety and security of their neighborhood.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Auburn violent crime is 21.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Auburn property crime is 73.7. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Auburn, WA Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2001556.7043.9168.5344.38987.71667.65608.51711.6
2002657.71274.7163.8407.18870.21385.25374.62110.3
2003663.92.2179.4154.8327.57816.41332.34653.91830.2
2004537.82.235.4199.23018848.71901.25172.41775
2005587.92.230.7186.4368.58776.21366.65503.51906.2
2006636.8050.1254.73327399.51432.34626.81340.4
2007498.9224.1185.1287.76487.61186.93946.91353.9
2008542.8027.6201.3313.97131.91243.646251263.3
2009481.3722.8161.6289.85833.11036.34148.7648.1
2010366.44.723.4123.2215.25968.31130.43949.2888.7
2011391.42.832.3150.1206.25326.810693416.1841.7
2012343.48.331.8152.3150.955181362.53344811.4
2013392.96.745.6147.5193.15289.31070.23317.9901.2
2014393.31.350138.1203.96022.11112.94098.9810.3
2015408.1939.8118.1241.35435.51221.93412.7800.9
2016419.67.762.5125224.54614.8933.72790.8890.3
2017477.73.881.3148.6243.92698.2829.5
20184371.271.6145.7218.54047734.42568.6744.1

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Algona, WA184.81,601.53,06122019
Pacific, WA82.21,822.76,80332019
Sumner, WA331.14,391.48,97352019
Kent, WA371.03,969.4122,10262019
Milton, WA381.82,505.77,12762019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Federal Way, WA336.64,247.984,77562019
Burien, WA343.63,329.034,310142019
Lakewood, WA756.83,769.159,057182019
Sammamish, WA34.4604.653,387222019
Redmond, WA102.22,656.161,893262019

   Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

   Crime by Location

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We lived in a big house on the West Hill of Auburn and then moved to a small rambler amid the big houses on the East Hill of Auburn. So we've lived within the city of  More

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Hello, I have lived in Auburn WA for about 8 years or so, Auburn is a great place to live, full of awesome people and awesome everyday life if you enjoy a 9-5 job and  More

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Over 10 years ago

Auburn is a very ugly, and dirty city, rain and clouds 9 months of the year. Has become really ghetto and would not recommend anyone coming here. Houses are expensive  More

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