Bothell, WA Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Bothell, WA

Is Bothell, WA safe to live in?

Bothell ranks as one of the safest mid-sized cities in Washington State. Across all 16 neighborhoods analyzed for 2026, 100% earned a Grade A — the highest possible safety tier. The city-wide safety rating is classified as Very Safe (A), meaning crime levels sit well below state and national benchmarks. The standout performer is Queensborough / Brentwood / Crystal Springs, which earned a rare Grade A+, the only neighborhood in the dataset to reach that threshold. Even the areas with the most relative activity — including Downtown / 190th / Riverfront and Thrasher's Corner / Red Hawk — still hold an A- grade, placing them firmly in the safe category. For context, no neighborhood in Bothell received a B, C, D, or F grade.

What is the overall crime grade for Bothell in 2026?

Bothell's overall crime grade for 2026 is B+, reflecting a city that performs significantly better than the national average. When you drill into the neighborhood level, the picture is even more encouraging: all 16 analyzed neighborhoods — representing 100% of the city's assessed areas — received a Grade A or better. The combined share of neighborhoods rated safe (Grade A or B) stands at 100%, with zero neighborhoods falling into moderate-risk (C) or high-risk (D/F) categories. This consistency across diverse neighborhoods, from the high-density Maywood / Beckstrom Hill area (population 6,955) to the smaller Western Aire enclave (population 656), underscores how broadly distributed Bothell's safety profile is.

Which Bothell neighborhoods are the safest?

Every neighborhood in Bothell qualifies as safe, but several rise to the top of the rankings:

• Queensborough / Brentwood / Crystal Springs — Grade A+, population 5,157, median income $111,728. The city's single highest-rated neighborhood.
• Canyon Creek / 39th SE — Grade A, population 4,106, median income $138,237. Among the highest-income neighborhoods in the city.
• Western Aire — Grade A, population 656, median income $151,636. The wealthiest neighborhood by median income and consistently low in crime activity.
• Filbert / Winesap — Grade A, population 5,894, median income $119,197. A large, family-oriented area with strong safety metrics.
• Canyon Park — Grade A, population 2,668, median income $118,701. A smaller community with an excellent safety record.

Neighborhoods like Locust / 14th W (Grade A, income $117,485) and Shelton View / Meridian / 3rd SE (Grade A, income $104,688) also maintain outstanding safety ratings, making them strong options for families evaluating where to settle.

Are there any higher-crime areas in Bothell to be aware of?

Bothell does have neighborhoods with relatively more crime activity compared to the city's top-rated areas, but it is important to keep this in perspective: even these areas hold an A- grade, which is still considered very safe. The neighborhoods with the most relative crime concentration include Thrasher's Corner / Red Hawk, Downtown / 190th / Riverfront, and Waynita / Simonds / Norway Hill, all graded A-. North Creek / 195th and Westhill round out the list with a full Grade A. An A- in Bothell's context simply means slightly more incident reports than the city's exceptional baseline — not a meaningful cause for concern by any regional or national standard. Standard precautions such as locking vehicles, securing property, and staying aware of your surroundings remain good practice in any neighborhood.

How does Bothell's crime rate compare to other cities?

Bothell's crime profile is exceptional relative to both Washington State and national averages. With a city-wide grade of B+ at the macro level and 100% of neighborhoods graded A or higher at the micro level, Bothell outperforms the vast majority of U.S. cities of comparable size (population 46,386). The city's low poverty rate of 4.9% and unemployment rate of 4.9%, combined with a median household income of $107,651, reflect the socioeconomic stability that research consistently links to lower crime rates. When compared to nearby urban centers, Bothell's across-the-board Grade A neighborhood ratings are a meaningful differentiator that few cities its size can match.

Is Bothell a good place to buy a home from a safety standpoint?

From a crime and safety perspective, Bothell scores extremely well for prospective homebuyers. The median home value of $585,414 reflects strong demand, and safety is a key driver of that demand. With 100% of neighborhoods rated Grade A, buyers can evaluate properties across virtually any part of the city without significant safety trade-offs. High-income, high-safety neighborhoods like Western Aire (median income $151,636, Grade A), Canyon Creek / 39th SE (median income $138,237, Grade A), and Filbert / Winesap (median income $119,197, Grade A) represent the top tier, while more affordable areas like Country Village / Lake Pleasant / 527 Corridor (median income $88,195, Grade A) still maintain excellent safety grades. The median rent of $1,797 also reflects a competitive but stable rental market underpinned by the city's safety reputation.

What types of crime are most common in Bothell?

While Bothell's overall crime levels are very low — reflected in its city-wide Grade B+ and universal Grade A neighborhood ratings — property crimes such as vehicle break-ins, package theft, and minor vandalism tend to account for the largest share of reported incidents in most Pacific Northwest suburbs of Bothell's profile. Violent crime rates are notably low, consistent with the city's A-tier safety grades across all 16 neighborhoods. Areas like Downtown / 190th / Riverfront (Grade A-) and Thrasher's Corner / Red Hawk (Grade A-) see slightly higher incident volumes relative to quieter residential zones like Brickyard Road / Queensgate (Grade A) or Shelton View / Meridian / 3rd SE (Grade A), which is typical of commercial and transit-adjacent corridors in any city. Staying informed through the Bothell Police Department's crime data resources and the interactive crime map on this page can help you track specific incident types in your neighborhood.