Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA Burglary Crime Rates and Maps

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C-
Property Crime Grade	B
Other Crime Grade	C-

Which crimes are included?

Fact

A crime occurs every 3 days 20 hours (on average) in Western Washington University.

300%

Your home is 300% more likely to be robbed with no home security system.

Best Home Security Systems in Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA

Crime Grade's burglary map shows the safest places in Western Washington University in green. The most dangerous areas in Western Washington University are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA Safe?

The A+ grade means the rate of burglary is much lower than the average US neighborhood. Western Washington University is in the 94th percentile for safety, meaning 6% of neighborhoods are safer and 94% of neighborhoods are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Western Washington University's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby neighborhoods.

The rate of burglary in Western Washington University is 0.8152 per 1,000 residents during a standard year.

Interpreting the Burglary Maps

When looking at the burglary map for Western Washington University, remember that the rate of burglary per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are few retail establishments in the neighborhood. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the burglary rate map do not always indicate danger for Western Washington University residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Western Washington University has 0, always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Western Washington University has 1, have the same problem. Of Western Washington University’s 2,670 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.

To better understand and navigate these intricate crime maps, a high-speed internet connection can be crucial. Fast and seamless online connectivity ensures that map details load efficiently, providing users with clearer, uninterrupted insights. If you're considering enhancing your online experience, check out high speed internet in Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA at ISP Reports.

Western Washington University Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All burglary rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Western Washington University residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.236
Robbery	0.8024
Rape	0.7764
Murder	0.0510
Total Violent Crime	5.866 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.51
Vehicle Theft	5.569
Burglary	0.8152
Arson	0.2493
Total Property Crime	17.15 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1784
Drug Crimes	0.9037
Vandalism	10.66
Identity Theft	0.5066
Animal Cruelty	0.0639
Total "Other" Rate	12.32 (C-)

Individual Western Washington University Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of burglary in Western Washington University is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Western Washington University.

Nearby Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Burglary Crime Grade
South Hill, Bellingham, WA	D-	C-	D-	D-
Sehome, Bellingham, WA	D-	C-	D-	D
Happy Valley, Bellingham, WA	D-	B-	D-	D+
Samish Hill, Bellingham, WA	C+	A-	C	C+
York, Bellingham, WA	F	D+	F	F
Puget, Bellingham, WA	D+	C+	D	D+
Lettered Streets, Bellingham, WA	D-	C-	D-	D-
Columbia, Bellingham, WA	D	B-	D-	D-
Birchwood, Bellingham, WA	D-	C-	F	D-
Mount Baker, Bellingham, WA	D-	C-	D-	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Western Washington University is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for burglary. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Burglary Crime Grade
San Miguel Ranch, Chula Vista, CA	A+	B+	B+	A
Mainland Park, Texas City, TX	A-	B-	B-	C+
Marysville Historic District, Marysville, OH	C+	A-	A-	B
McKinley, Albuquerque, NM	F	F	F	D-
Miramonte, Tucson, AZ	D	D-	D-	D-
North River Shores, Stuart, FL	A+	A+	A+	A+
Northgate Area, Walnut Creek, CA	B+	B	B	B-
Reservoir Hills, Oakland, CA	B-	D	D	C-
Rickarby, Mobile, AL	D+	F	F	C-
River Oaks-Brookhollow, Abilene, TX	C+	B-	B-	D+

Considering only the burglary rate, Western Washington University is safer than the Washington state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA average SchoolGrade of N/A, with N/A% actual proficiency versus 43% projected; overall, schools N/A. See Western Washington University schools on SchoolGrade

About the Data

CrimeGrade.org provides highly detailed and accurate crime data, used by insurance companies, home security firms, and other industries. Our data is available for licensing—learn more about our USA crime data and licensing.

Crime By Zip Code Download

Our proprietary data is available for download by zip code or by state in a CSV Flat File. Please visit our download page for pricing and terms.

Download CSV

Home Security

A crime occurs on average every 3 days 20 hours in Western Washington University. Want to protect your home?

Home Security Companies in Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA

All maps and statistics above are projections, not certainties, and provided without guarantee free of charge. Verify all info before making any decisions based on the data.

Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA Burglary Rates and Burglary Maps

Burglary per Capita in Western Washington University