Kirkland, WA Crime


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The city of Kirkland, WA has seen a recent increase in crime rates, particularly in violent and property crimes. According to the most recent data, the violent crime rate in Kirkland is 7.6, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. This is a promising statistic, however, property crime in Kirkland is higher than the national average at 37.4 compared to 35.4. Despite these numbers, Kirkland is still considered a relatively safe city compared to other parts of the country. However, it is important to take precautions and be vigilant in order to maintain the safety of the community.

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

Kirkland violent crime is 7.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Kirkland property crime is 37.4. (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
Kirkland, WA Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000128.4027.825.774.93062.54582133.7470.8
2001107.12.213.148.143.73133498.12162.9471.9
20021384.332.347.453.93341.2508.72375.5457
2003152.22.232.689.128.33756.3573.92667.2515.2
2004164.82.241.256.465.13647.7648.42448.4550.8
2005160.3045.543.371.53805.2643.22631.4530.6
2006195.312.938.670.8733961.3678.12763.9519.3
2007143.5027.851.464.34029719.72925.9383.4
2008203.7023.173.5107.14048.8535.53147.9365.4
2009124016.846.3613447.9538.22703.7206
2010127.3022.647.257.52794.24252161.9207.4
2011149.3240.430.376.72970.6510.62264.3195.8
2012183.1027.947.8107.53292656.82462173.2
2013138.4035.13964.33523.2655.12515.2352.9
201498.41.23417.645.72363.2317.51830.1215.6
201588.5024.118.4462007.1318.21552.2136.7
201691.41.129.323.737.22261.2330.61743.3187.3
201784.41.1271838.22453.4259.81939.3254.2
2018112.502918.964.62231.5320.71712.6198.2

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Yarrow Point, WA0.0686.11,03242019
Redmond, WA102.22,656.161,89342019
Kenmore, WA76.81,032.921,07542019
Woodinville, WA76.52,066.19,24452019
Clyde Hill, WA0.01,105.93,07752019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Redmond, WA102.22,656.161,89342019
Shoreline, WA166.01,929.552,99882019
Sammamish, WA34.4604.653,387102019
Burien, WA343.63,329.034,310182019
Marysville, WA202.61,975.261,381262019

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

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Over 6 years ago

12 years in Kirkland. It sure changed but love it. Great waterfront, restaurants, art galleries, public transportation, parks, and schools. And only 20 minutes from  More

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Beautiful water and mountain views, enticing wailing culture, bars, restaurants and upscale shopping. Lived here for 7 years now and lookig to move to someplace sunnier  More

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Over 13 years ago

We are not living in our home in Kirkland at the moment (retired now and moving about) and we miss it. Our home is in a lovely small cul de sac and backs on to a  More

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