Bellevue, WA Crime


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Bellevue, Washington may seem like a peaceful and affluent community, but it is not immune to crime. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Bellevue is 9.6, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, this does not mean that the city is completely safe from violent crimes such as assault and robbery. Property crime is also an issue in Bellevue, with a rate of 45.6 compared to the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. Despite these numbers, Bellevue's crime rates are still relatively low compared to other cities in the United States. However, it is important for residents and visitors to remain vigilant and take precautions to ensure their safety in this beautiful city.

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

Bellevue violent crime is 9.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Bellevue property crime is 45.6. (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
Bellevue, WA Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000128.6015.755.557.44046.44353144467.4
2001145.5018.95373.74047.1480.63082.3484.2
2002124.102342.558.53988.7537.12968.5483.1
2003143.8024.559.659.63786.7454.22817515.5
2004153.1033.46653.74272598.23140.7533.1
2005145.21.724.541.477.63936.8502.12956.2478.5
2006154.42.535.259.657.13562.74962667.2399.5
2007116024.451.340.33513.94902649.1374.8
2008137.2026.958.851.43502.45612716.8224.6
2009129.51.62048.859.23158.6496.62518.9143.1
201010807.846.2542950.6514.32274.2162.1
2011112.60.818.546.746.72847.5488.42232.8126.3
2012127.81.620.653.252.42779.7543.62102134.1
20130.815.737.643.93092.9538.92359.8194.2
2014106.31.518.54838.43400.5465.12703.6231.8
2015109.71.413.74450.53126.4569.52397.3159.5
201697.709.842.9453258.6616.62431.1210.9
2017100.2016.738.345.22905.34122278.3215
2018132.1018.455.857.92922.8353.32310.9258.7
2019123.20.718.650.653.32838.2283.62328.9225.7

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Beaux Arts Village, WA0.0604.233122019
Clyde Hill, WA0.01,105.93,07742019
Mercer Island, WA30.31,404.923,38142019
Yarrow Point, WA0.0686.11,03242019
Medina, WA0.01,588.33,01642019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Renton, WA314.24,042.593,72292019
Kent, WA371.03,969.4122,102152019
Everett, WA303.63,553.898,552282019
Tacoma, WA845.25,220.7199,586282019
Vancouver, WA480.53,241.6166,3751372019

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Over 5 years ago

Bellevue is absolutely amazing! Great for professionals and families! Many amenities in the city itself almost anything you need! Plus Seattle is a short drive from the  More

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I became a Bellevue resident twelve years ago after moving from Germany; I never lived anywhere else in the USA and have no intention of "experimenting". I also traveled  More

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I've lived in many different places in the U.S., and I loved Bellevue. Gorgeous mid-sized city with views of the cascades and beautiful lakes.  More

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