Anacortes, WA Crime


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Anacortes, Washington has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to the latest data, the violent crime rate in Anacortes is only 8, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. This means that residents of Anacortes are less likely to experience incidents of violence such as assault, robbery, or homicide. However, the property crime rate in Anacortes is slightly higher than the national average, with a rate of 43 compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes offenses such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. While Anacortes may be considered a relatively safe community, residents should still take precautions to protect their belongings and themselves from potential crimes.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Anacortes violent crime is 8.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Anacortes property crime is 43.0. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Anacortes, WA Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
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Oak Harbor, WA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock142019
Burlington, WA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock142019
Mount Vernon, WA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock162019
Sedro-Woolley, WA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock182019
Bellingham, WA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock192019
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Oak Harbor, WA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock142019
Mount Vernon, WA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock162019
Sedro-Woolley, WA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock182019
Ferndale, WA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock242018
Arlington, WA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock322019

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Reviews for Anacortes
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Living here feels like you're on an a vacation and with so many other wonderful towns and destinations nearby too there’s always somewhere to go if you want to take a  More

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Over 16 years ago

My husband and I are thinking about relocating to Anacortes. Can you update the current real estate conditions and possibly comment on the access to jobs, health-care  More

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Over 17 years ago

Your population information for Anacortes is incorrect. Population is slightly under 16,000. Build out of the city's space is approximately 20,000 which is not  More

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