Is Burien, Washington a Safe Place To Live - Crime in Burien, WA

Is Burien, Washington safe place to live?
Is Burien, Washington a nice place to live? Is crime rate higher in Burien? What is the crime rate in Burien city? Let's find out.

  • The overall crime rate in Burien, Washington is 98% higher than national average.
  • The violent crime rate of Burien is 15% higher than national average.
  • While the property crime rate of Burien is 115% higher than national average.
  • You have 1 in 223 chance of being victim of violent crime.
  • You have 1 in 24 chance of being victim of property crime.
    • Crime Cases
    2414
    Violent : 231
    Property : 2183
    Total Crime
    98% NAT. AVG.
    54% STATE AVG.
    4653.1 (per 100k)
    Violent Crime
    15% NAT. AVG.
    52% STATE AVG.
    445.3 (per 100k)
    Property Crime
    115% NAT. AVG.
    54% STATE AVG.
    4207.9 (per 100k)
    Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Burien
    Violent crime
    1 in 223
    Property crime
    1 in 24
    Robbery
    1 in 806
    Burglary
    1 in 113
    Assault
    1 in 377
    Car Theft
    1 in 107
    Burien : Property Crime Ranking
    Ranking Total
    Crime    		 Property
    Crime    		 Burglary Larceny Car
    Thefts
    In Washington 10 13 5 21 4
    In USA 318 264 150 557 27
    Burien : Violent Crime Ranking
    Ranking Violent
    Crime    		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
    In Washington 11 8 11 11 18
    In USA 708 256 261 848 759

    Violent Crime


    Crime Type Count Burien
    		Washington
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Violent Crime 231 445.3 293.7 387.8
    Murder 4 7.7 3.91 6.5
    Robbery 64 123.4 67.37 73.9
    Assault 137 264.1 187.62 279.7
    Rape 26 50.1 34.8 27.7
    Property Crime


    Crime Type Count Burien
    		 Washington
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Property Crime 2183 4207.9 2732.44 1,958.2
    Burglary 455 877 522.08 314.2
    Larceny 1244 2397.9 1854.23 1,398
    Car Theft 484 932.9 356.13 246
    Violent Crime Comparison
    Property Crime Comparison