Lynden, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lynden Police Department serves the city of Lynden, WA in Whatcom County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 564 violent crimes and 1,329 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 79.5 per 100k residents, which is 25.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 171.1 per 100k, 4.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 6 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 Rate79.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents564 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents59 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate171.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,329 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents144 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate158.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,132 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 79.5 | B | 564 | 106.2 | -25.2% |
| Property Crime | 171.1 | C | 1329 | 163.6 | +4.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.1 | A | 59 | 22.3 | -72.5% |
| Burglary | 12.2 | A | 144 | 24.0 | -49.1% |
| Larceny | 158.9 | D | 1132 | 116.4 | +36.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Physical Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | 13 miles | B 79.0 | F 279.0 | Violent: 0.6% lower Property: 63.0% higher |
| Blaine | 13 miles | A 65.8 | C 180.9 | Violent: 17.2% lower Property: 5.7% higher |
| Everson | 30 miles | A 21.4 | A 42.8 | Violent: 73.1% lower Property: 75.0% lower |
| Ferndale | 30 miles | A 18.5 | C 148.0 | Violent: 76.7% lower Property: 13.5% lower |
| Sumas | 30 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |