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58%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
0%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
68%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
Birch Bay crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Birch Bay crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Birch Bay crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Birch Bay crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleBirch Bay/100k peopleWashington/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)3,662 (estimate)3,7322,324
Murdern/an/an/a5.06.3
Rapen/an/an/a39.240.0
Robberyn/an/an/a86.866.1
Assaultn/an/an/a244.7268.2
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)369 (estimate)376370
Burglaryn/an/an/a563.0269.8
Theftn/an/an/a2,154.01,401.9
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a639.3282.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)3,293 (estimate)3,3561,954

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The Birch Bay crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Birch Bay as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Birch Bay crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Birch Bay crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.
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      Crime Quick Facts

      • Birch Bay crime rates are 58% higher than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Birch Bay are equal to the national average
      • In Birch Bay you have a 1 in 28 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Birch Bay is safer than 19% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Birch Bay has increased by 23%

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        Daily Crime In Birch Bay (per 100,000 people)

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        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Birch Bay

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Birch Bay is 1 in 272
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Birch Bay is 1 in 31
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Birch Bay is 1 in 28

        Year Over Year Crime In Birch Bay (per 100,000 people)

        Birch Bay police department

        Item Birch Bay Washington National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)n/a8,169558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a2.23.3

        Sex offenders in Washington

        State Total offenders Washington /100K National /100K
        Washington6,688107266
        There are a total of 6,688 sex offenders in Washington. This yields a total of 107 sex offenders in Washington per 100,000 residents which is 60% less than the national average.

        Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Point Roberts, WA1,1001211,0831,205
        Lynden, WA14,7001112,0892,200
        Blaine, WA5,4272482,0172,264
        Marietta-Alderwood, WA3,4632602,3242,585
        Ferndale, WA14,5911772,7952,972
        Bellingham, WA90,8214066,5136,919
        Birch Bay, WA9,9173693,2933,662

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        Wimauma, FL9,9222991,8062,105
        Denham Springs, LA9,9086412,8013,442
        Warrenton, VA9,9281571,0771,233
        Astoria, OR9,9294503,3023,752
        Fort Salonga, NY9,930151604755
        Birch Bay, WA9,9173693,2933,662
        Source: The Birch Bay, WA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.