Burlington, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Burlington Police Department serves the city of Burlington, WA in Skagit County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 722 violent crimes and 3,965 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 89.9 per 100k residents, which is 15.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 759.2 per 100k, 364.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate89.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents722 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate10.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents46 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate759.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,965 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate30.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents358 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate709.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,299 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate20.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents303 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 89.9 | B | 722 | 106.2 | -15.4% |
| Property Crime | 759.2 | F | 3965 | 163.6 | +364.0% |
| Robbery | 10.0 | F | 46 | 5.8 | +71.7% |
| Burglary | 30.0 | D | 358 | 24.0 | +24.7% |
| Larceny | 709.2 | F | 3299 | 116.4 | +509.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.0 | C | 303 | 22.2 | -9.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon | 2 miles | A 67.3 | D 202.0 | Violent: 25.1% lower Property: 73.4% lower |
| Sedro Woolley | 5 miles | A 30.4 | A 45.6 | Violent: 66.2% lower Property: 94.0% lower |
| Anacortes | 13 miles | A 44.0 | C 187.2 | Violent: 51.0% lower Property: 75.3% lower |
| Oak Harbor | 19 miles | A 45.3 | A 61.7 | Violent: 49.6% lower Property: 91.9% lower |
| Bellingham | 21 miles | B 79.0 | F 279.0 | Violent: 12.2% lower Property: 63.2% lower |