The crime rate in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA Metro Area is relatively low compared to the national average. According to background information, the area has a violent crime rate of 14.4, which is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. This means that residents of Mount Vernon-Anacortes are less likely to experience violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. Additionally, the property crime rate in this area is 46.9, lower than the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and vehicle theft. While there is still crime present in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes area, the overall rate is lower than the average in the United States. This could be attributed to various factors such as a strong community, effective law enforcement, and access to resources and opportunities. However, it is important for residents and visitors to remain vigilant and take precautions to ensure their safety.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Mount Vernon-Anacortes Metro Area violent crime is 14.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Mount Vernon-Anacortes Metro Area property crime is 46.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Mount Vernon-Anacortes, Washington does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Bellingham, Washington. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Bellingham, Washington. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.