Kenmore, WA Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Kenmore, WA

Is Kenmore, WA safe?

Kenmore ranks as Very Safe with a city-wide Safety Rating of A — the highest tier on our scale. Every one of the two analyzed neighborhoods earned a Grade A or better: Inglewood received an A+ and Moorlands received an A, meaning 100% of Kenmore neighborhoods fall into the safest category. For context, many comparable Pacific Northwest cities see 20–40% of their neighborhoods rated C or below. Kenmore's across-the-board Grade A performance is a strong statistical indicator that residents and visitors can feel secure throughout the city.

What is the crime rate in Kenmore compared to other cities?

Kenmore's overall crime grade is a B at the city level, but its neighborhood-level data tells an even more impressive story: 100% of analyzed neighborhoods earned Grade A ratings, with zero neighborhoods graded B, C, D, or F. The city's poverty rate of just 5.1% and unemployment rate of 3.2% — both well below national averages — correlate strongly with its low crime environment. A median household income of $115,093 further supports the socioeconomic stability that researchers consistently link to reduced crime incidence. By these measures, Kenmore sits comfortably among the safest small cities in Washington State.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Kenmore?

Both of Kenmore's analyzed neighborhoods are statistically safe, but here's how they compare:

• Inglewood (Grade A+) — The top-rated neighborhood in Kenmore, with a population of approximately 1,287 residents and a median household income of $128,869. Its A+ grade places it in the top tier nationally, not just locally.
• Moorlands (Grade A) — Home to roughly 6,960 residents and a median income of $126,340, Moorlands is the largest neighborhood in the analysis and maintains an excellent Grade A safety rating despite its higher population density relative to Inglewood.

Notably, even the neighborhood listed as the highest crime area in Kenmore — Moorlands — still carries a Grade A, illustrating how uniformly safe the city is across all its communities.

Is Kenmore a good place to live based on crime and economic data?

The data makes a compelling case. Kenmore combines a city-wide crime grade of B with 100% Grade A neighborhoods, a median home value of $613,683, and a median household income of $115,093 — all pointing to a stable, prosperous, and safe community. The poverty rate of 5.1% is roughly half the national average, and the unemployment rate of 3.2% signals a healthy local job market. With a population of about 22,969 spread across a density of 1,442 people per square mile, Kenmore offers a suburban feel without the crime pressures that often accompany denser urban environments. For families, professionals, and retirees, these figures collectively make Kenmore one of the more statistically sound choices in the greater Seattle metro area.

Which Kenmore neighborhood has the highest crime?

Even framing this as a "highest crime" question requires important context: the neighborhood with the most relative crime activity in Kenmore is Moorlands, yet it still earns a Grade A — the second-highest possible rating. Moorlands has a population of approximately 6,960 and a median income of $126,340, both indicators of a well-resourced community. In practical terms, a Grade A in any city means crime incidents are rare. The fact that Kenmore's "worst" neighborhood is still Grade A underscores just how safe the city is as a whole, with 0% of neighborhoods rated C, D, or F.

How does Kenmore's income level relate to its crime grades?

There is a clear alignment between Kenmore's economic profile and its safety grades. Both Grade A neighborhoods — Inglewood ($128,869 median income) and Moorlands ($126,340 median income) — have household incomes significantly above the city median of $115,093, which is itself well above the national median. Research consistently shows that higher median incomes correlate with lower property crime rates, greater investment in home security, and stronger community cohesion. Kenmore's 5.1% poverty rate (compared to a U.S. average near 12%) and 3.2% unemployment reinforce a socioeconomic environment that supports sustained low crime across all neighborhoods.