Lakewood, WA Crime


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The city of Lakewood, WA has unfortunately been plagued by high levels of crime. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Lakewood is 36.2, well above the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. In addition, the property crime rate in Lakewood is 62.9, again significantly higher than the national average of 35.4. These crimes include theft, burglary, and vandalism. It is evident that the city of Lakewood is facing a serious issue with crime and steps need to be taken to address and reduce these alarming numbers.

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

Lakewood violent crime is 36.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Lakewood property crime is 62.9. (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
Lakewood, WA Crime History
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Reviews for Lakewood
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Historically, Lakewood has had a bad reputation for being a crime ridden city, but since its incorporation in 1996 it has seen a transformation. Many of its roads have  More

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Over 7 years ago

Lakewood is the worst city in the state. With a murder rate that has grown upwards of 20 people a year, to the home invasions that happen every day in the city, don’t  More

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Over 16 years ago

lakewood(chocolate city, lakeview, eastside,tillicum/woodbrook,lakecity) all crime drug and gang filled areas. very high murder rate for a suburb..and there are way too  More

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