Mountlake Terrace, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Mountlake Terrace Police Department serves the city of Mountlake Terrace, WA in Snohomish County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,064 violent crimes and 2,914 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 78.4 per 100k residents, which is 26.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 286.0 per 100k, 74.8% 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 BAggravated Assault
Grade BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 78.4 | B | 1064 | 106.2 | -26.2% |
| Property Crime | 286.0 | F | 2914 | 163.6 | +74.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.4 | B | 99 | 22.3 | -17.1% |
| Burglary | 46.1 | F | 467 | 24.0 | +92.0% |
| Larceny | 120.0 | C | 1916 | 116.4 | +3.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 120.0 | F | 521 | 22.2 | +440.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Physical Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brier | 2 miles | A 31.2 | A 77.9 | Violent: 60.3% lower Property: 72.8% lower |
| Lake Forest Park | 3 miles | A 7.7 | C 161.8 | Violent: 90.2% lower Property: 43.4% lower |
| Woodway | 3 miles | B 76.9 | A 76.9 | Violent: 2.0% lower Property: 73.1% lower |
| Edmonds | 3 miles | A 30.6 | D 228.4 | Violent: 61.0% lower Property: 20.2% lower |
| Kenmore | 4 miles | A 25.8 | A 90.2 | Violent: 67.1% lower Property: 68.5% lower |