Lake Forest Park, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lake Forest Park Police Department serves the city of Lake Forest Park, WA in King County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 215 violent crimes and 1,321 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 7.7 per 100k residents, which is 92.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 161.8 per 100k, 1.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 7.7 | A | 215 | 106.2 | -92.8% |
| Property Crime | 161.8 | C | 1321 | 163.6 | -1.1% |
| Burglary | 7.7 | A | 159 | 24.0 | -68.0% |
| Larceny | 115.5 | C | 1020 | 116.4 | -0.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 38.5 | F | 139 | 22.2 | +73.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenmore | 2 miles | A 25.8 | A 90.2 | Violent: 234.8% higher Property: 44.2% lower |
| Brier | 3 miles | A 31.2 | A 77.9 | Violent: 304.8% higher Property: 51.8% lower |
| Mountlake Terrace | 3 miles | B 78.4 | F 286.0 | Violent: 918.6% higher Property: 76.8% higher |
| Woodway | 5 miles | B 76.9 | A 76.9 | Violent: 898.2% higher Property: 52.5% lower |
| Kirkland | 6 miles | A 37.0 | D 234.1 | Violent: 380.6% higher Property: 44.7% higher |