Sammamish, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Sammamish Police Department serves the city of Sammamish, WA in King County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 543 violent crimes and 2,455 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 13.8 per 100k residents, which is 87.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 56.9 per 100k, 65.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 15 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 ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 13.8 | A | 543 | 106.2 | -87.0% |
| Property Crime | 56.9 | A | 2455 | 163.6 | -65.2% |
| Burglary | 13.8 | A | 440 | 24.0 | -42.4% |
| Larceny | 41.5 | A | 1847 | 116.4 | -64.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.5 | A | 156 | 22.2 | -93.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 15 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 2 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 3 |
| Anti-Transgender | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 5 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle | 8 miles | A 23.5 | F 305.0 | Violent: 69.6% higher Property: 436.4% higher |
| Clyde Hill | 8 miles | C 97.6 | A 65.1 | Violent: 605.6% higher Property: 14.4% higher |
| Yarrow Point | 8 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Snoqualmie | 9 miles | A 22.4 | C 186.6 | Violent: 61.9% higher Property: 228.1% higher |
| Kirkland | 10 miles | A 37.0 | D 234.1 | Violent: 167.6% higher Property: 311.6% higher |