The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Overlake, Bellevue, WA: Crime Maps and Statistics

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$11.5 million

Cost of Crime™ for Overlake, Bellevue, WA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,280 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Overlake in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Overlake, Bellevue, WA Safe?

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Overlake ranks in the 35th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 35% of neighborhoods but less safe than 65%. This analysis applies only to Overlake's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Overlake is 45.14 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Overlake Residents generally consider the north part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Overlake varies by area - ranging from 1 in 12 in the southwest areas to 1 in 46 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Overlake, Bellevue, WA see the most incidents - about 230 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Overlake, Bellevue, WA

The total projected cost of crime in Overlake for 2025 is $11,537,104. This translates to approximately $570 per resident and $1,280 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Overlake. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Overlake Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Overlake, Bellevue, WA:	$570
New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA:	$1762
Moran Prairie, Spokane, WA:	$324
Washington:	$610
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Overlake is $570 per year, which is $106 more than the national average and $40 less than Bellevue's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Overlake:

In New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA, crime costs $1,762 per person, which is $1,191 more than in Overlake.
In Moran Prairie, Spokane, WA, crime costs $324 per person, which is $246 less than in Overlake

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Overlake for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Overlake	Cost per Overlake Resident
Murder	$1.09 million	$54
Rape/Sexual Assault	$930,012	$46
Robbery	$387,634	$19
Assault	$2.32 million	$115
Kidnapping	$194,259	$10
Vehicle Theft	$2.55 million	$126
Burglary	$808,479	$40
Theft	$1.99 million	$99
Arson	$122,492	$6
Vandalism	$869,635	$43
Animal Cruelty	$4,904	$0
Drug Crimes	$146,880	$7
Identity Theft	$119,520	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$11,537,104	$570

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Overlake, Bellevue, WA

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Overlake totals $12,523,648 ($619 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $24,060,752 ($1,189 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Overlake crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the central part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports 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 Overlake has 6, have the same problem. Of Overlake’s 20,239 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Overlake Crime Breakdown

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

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.989
Robbery	0.6089
Rape	0.7579
Murder	0.0287
Total Violent Crime	5.385 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	19.03
Vehicle Theft	8.127
Burglary	4.404
Arson	0.2506
Total Property Crime	31.81 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1583
Drug Crimes	0.9811
Vandalism	6.015
Identity Theft	0.7630
Animal Cruelty	0.0328
Total "Other" Rate	7.950 (B-)

Individual Overlake Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Overlake is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Overlake.

Nearby Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Interlake, Bellevue, WA	C+	B-	C-
Crossroads, Bellevue, WA	D+	C-	D
Bridle Trails, Bellevue, WA	C+	C+	C
Lake Hills, Bellevue, WA	C	C-	C-
Tam O'shanter, Bellevue, WA	A-	B+	A-
Idylwood, Redmond, WA	A	A-	A
Wilburton, Bellevue, WA	D+	C	D
Grass Lawn, Redmond, WA	B+	B+	B-
Southeast Redmond, Redmond, WA	B-	B	C
Woodbridge, Bellevue, WA	B-	B+	C

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Overlake is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. 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
Jefferson Park, Los Angeles, CA	C	D	D
Edgewood-Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA	C+	B	B
Far Northeast-Houston, Houston, TX	B-	C+	C+
Far Southwest, Portland, OR	B-	B+	B+
Flat Rock Area, Flat Rock, MI	A+	A	A
Foggy Bottom, Washington, DC	D-	D+	D+
Franklin Park, Toledo, OH	C+	B-	B-
Gibson Springs, Henderson, NV	C	B-	B-
Glen-Fallstaff, Baltimore, MD	C-	D	D
Goodyear Heights, Akron, OH	C-	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Overlake is as safe as the Washington state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Overlake, Bellevue, WA average SchoolGrade of N/A, with N/A% actual proficiency versus 59% projected; overall, schools N/A. See Overlake schools on SchoolGrade

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