Mount Vernon, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Mount Vernon Police Department serves the city of Mount Vernon, WA in Skagit County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,817 violent crimes and 5,103 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 67.3 per 100k residents, which is 36.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 202.0 per 100k, 23.5% 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 5 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 Rate67.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,817 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents78 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents239 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate202.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,103 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate33.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents680 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate151.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,731 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate16.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents645 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 67.3 | A | 1817 | 106.2 | -36.6% |
| Property Crime | 202.0 | D | 5103 | 163.6 | +23.5% |
| Robbery | 2.8 | A | 78 | 5.8 | -51.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.4 | A | 239 | 22.3 | -62.2% |
| Burglary | 33.7 | D | 680 | 24.0 | +40.1% |
| Larceny | 151.5 | D | 3731 | 116.4 | +30.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.8 | B | 645 | 22.2 | -24.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 3 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 2 miles | B 89.9 | F 759.2 | Violent: 33.5% higher Property: 275.8% higher |
| Sedro Woolley | 6 miles | A 30.4 | A 45.6 | Violent: 54.8% lower Property: 77.4% lower |
| Anacortes | 14 miles | A 44.0 | C 187.2 | Violent: 34.6% lower Property: 7.4% lower |
| Oak Harbor | 18 miles | A 45.3 | A 61.7 | Violent: 32.8% lower Property: 69.4% lower |
| Arlington | 19 miles | C 124.9 | D 212.8 | Violent: 85.5% higher Property: 5.4% higher |