Ferndale, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Ferndale Police Department serves the city of Ferndale, WA in Whatcom County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 575 violent crimes and 1,707 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 18.5 per 100k residents, which is 82.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 148.0 per 100k, 9.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 AAnnual Rate18.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents575 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents26 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate148.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,707 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents226 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate129.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,365 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents107 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 18.5 | A | 575 | 106.2 | -82.6% |
| Property Crime | 148.0 | C | 1707 | 163.6 | -9.5% |
| Rape | 6.2 | F | 26 | 3.5 | +74.5% |
| Burglary | 6.2 | A | 226 | 24.0 | -74.3% |
| Larceny | 129.5 | C | 1365 | 116.4 | +11.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.2 | A | 107 | 22.2 | -72.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Sikh | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everson | 0 miles | A 21.4 | A 42.8 | Violent: 15.6% higher Property: 71.1% lower |
| Sumas | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Sedro Woolley | 29 miles | A 30.4 | A 45.6 | Violent: 64.5% higher Property: 69.2% lower |
| Bellingham | 30 miles | B 79.0 | F 279.0 | Violent: 326.9% higher Property: 88.5% higher |
| Lynden | 30 miles | B 79.5 | C 171.1 | Violent: 329.5% higher Property: 15.6% higher |