Redmond, WA Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Redmond, WA

Is Redmond, WA safe?

Yes — Redmond earns an overall city-wide safety rating of A (Very Safe), one of the strongest ratings a city of its size can achieve. Across the 14 neighborhoods analyzed, 92.9% received a Grade A and the remaining 7.1% received a Grade B, meaning 100% of neighborhoods fall within the safe-to-very-safe range. Not a single neighborhood scored below a B. Standout areas like Ames Lake, North Redmond, and English Hill each earned an A+, the highest possible grade, while even the relatively busier Downtown corridor holds a solid Grade B. For context, Redmond's poverty rate sits at just 5.8% and unemployment at 4%, both of which correlate strongly with lower crime rates at the neighborhood level.

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

Redmond's crime profile is well below typical national benchmarks. The city's overall crime grade is B- when measured against all U.S. cities, but its neighborhood-level breakdown tells an even more favorable story: 13 out of 14 neighborhoods (92.9%) earned a Grade A, and the single remaining neighborhood earned a Grade B. No neighborhoods received grades of C, D, or F. The city's high median household income of $132,770 and median home value of $788,398 reflect the kind of economic stability that consistently tracks with lower property and violent crime rates. Areas like Grass Lawn (pop. 8,914, Grade A) and Education Hill (pop. 15,129, Grade A) demonstrate that even Redmond's most densely populated neighborhoods maintain strong safety records.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Redmond?

Five neighborhoods share the top distinction of Grade A+ — the highest safety grade available:

• Ames Lake — A+, median income $173,556 (pop. 3,799)
• North Redmond — A+, median income $171,662 (pop. 3,023)
• English Hill — A+, median income $198,851 (pop. 2,993) — the highest-income neighborhood analyzed
• Grousemont Estates — A+, median income $186,024 (pop. 271)
• Trilogy — A+, median income $128,809 (pop. 1,384)

The next tier of Grade A neighborhoods includes Idylwood, Grass Lawn, Redmond Ridge, and Education Hill — together accounting for more than 34,000 residents who live in demonstrably low-crime areas. Even Overlake, Southeast Redmond, Sammamish Valley, and Bear Creek, which rank slightly lower at Grade A-, remain well within the safe category by any measure.

Which parts of Redmond have higher crime levels?

Even Redmond's highest-crime areas are objectively low-crime by national standards. The five neighborhoods with comparatively elevated activity are:

• Downtown Redmond — Grade B (the only neighborhood below A-range)
• Overlake — Grade A-
• Southeast Redmond — Grade A-
• Sammamish Valley — Grade A-
• Bear Creek — Grade A-

Downtown's Grade B reflects the typical pattern seen in commercial and mixed-use cores — higher foot traffic and retail density tend to attract opportunistic property crimes. Overlake, home to major tech campuses, similarly sees slightly more activity than purely residential zones. That said, a Grade B still represents a safe environment; it simply means residents should exercise the same common-sense awareness you'd apply in any active urban center.

Is Redmond a good place to live for families?

Redmond consistently ranks among the most family-friendly cities in the Pacific Northwest, and the crime data backs that reputation. With 92.9% of neighborhoods graded A and a city-wide safety rating of Very Safe (A), families have an exceptionally wide range of secure neighborhoods to choose from. Education Hill, Redmond's largest neighborhood at 15,129 residents, holds a Grade A — a strong signal for families prioritizing school proximity and neighborhood safety together. Grass Lawn (Grade A, pop. 8,914, median income $121,345) and Redmond Ridge (Grade A, pop. 4,301, median income $153,851) offer additional family-oriented options at varying price points. The city's low poverty rate of 5.8% and unemployment rate of 4% further reinforce a stable, opportunity-rich environment for raising children.

How does Redmond's median income relate to its crime grades?

The correlation is visible across Redmond's neighborhood data. The five A+ neighborhoods have median incomes ranging from $128,809 (Trilogy) to $198,851 (English Hill) — all well above the city median of $132,770. Meanwhile, Downtown, the only neighborhood graded B, serves a more commercially mixed population. This pattern aligns with well-established research linking economic stability to lower property and violent crime rates. Redmond's city-wide median income of $132,770 — nearly double the U.S. median — helps explain why even its lowest-graded neighborhood still earns a B rather than falling into C or D territory.