The picturesque seaside community of Birch Bay, WA may seem like a peaceful and idyllic destination, but beneath its tranquil exterior lies a concerning crime rate. According to recent statistics, the town has a violent crime rate of 12.8, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. However, it is the property crime rate of 44.1, above the national average of 35.4, that is especially alarming. This means that residents and visitors of Birch Bay are at a higher risk of falling victim to theft, burglary, and other property-related crimes. While the town's lower violent crime rate is reassuring, the higher property crime rate calls for increased vigilance and precautionary measures to ensure the safety and security of the community.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Birch Bay violent crime is 12.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Birch Bay property crime is 44.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Birch Bay, Washington does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Ferndale, Washington. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Ferndale, Washington. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.