Redmond crime rate is low

Annual crime data is reported to Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs. They determine crime rate per thousand by local jurisdictions and statewide as a comparison. Police Chief Wilson says: "Analysis Data continues to demonstrate the crime rate within the City of Redmond is incredibly low and has remained consistent over the past several years."

Property crime continues to make up the significant majority of reported crime (3022 in 2017.) "Smash and Dash" vehicular and package thieves are the most prevalent property crimes. Violent crime continues to remain at a very low rate at 1.72/K. Statewide violent crime is 3.5/K.

In the first Council "Neighborhood Conversations" meeting Mayoral Candidate Andrew Koeppen complained crime rates were much higher in Redmond. The Mayor and Councilmember Carson corrected him stating the State went to a new reporting system.

-- Bob Yoder, Redmond Neighborhood Blog