Silverdale, WA Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Silverdale, WA Crime & Safety

Is Silverdale, WA safe to live in?

Silverdale ranks as Very Safe (A) city-wide, and every one of the five analyzed neighborhoods earned an A-range grade — meaning 100% of neighborhoods fall into the safe category. The overall city crime grade is B-, which accounts for regional comparisons, but at the neighborhood level the picture is even stronger: Bangor Base and Chico both earned A+ grades, Olympic View and The Summit each hold an A, and the core Silverdale neighborhood sits at A-. For context, a city where every single analyzed neighborhood scores an A is genuinely uncommon, making Silverdale one of the safer mid-sized communities in Western Washington.

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

Silverdale's city-wide safety rating is Very Safe (A), with 100% of its neighborhoods grading A or better — none scored B, C, D, or F. The overall city crime grade of B- reflects how Silverdale compares across a broader national or state benchmark, but locally the distribution is uniformly strong. With a population of roughly 21,858, a poverty rate of just 6%, and a median household income of $81,458, Silverdale's socioeconomic profile aligns closely with communities that tend to sustain lower crime rates over time. The unemployment rate of 5.5% is moderate and consistent with the regional labor market in Kitsap County.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Silverdale?

All five analyzed neighborhoods in Silverdale are safe, but here is how they rank by grade:

1. Bangor Base — A+ (population: 6,257; median income: $66,210) — The highest-graded neighborhood, home to a large share of the city's residents.
2. Chico — A+ (population: 1,091; median income: $113,487) — Tied for top honors with one of the highest median incomes in the city.
3. Olympic View — A (population: 162; median income: $116,583) — A small but affluent enclave with a strong safety grade.
4. The Summit — A (population: 528; median income: $100,562) — A mid-sized neighborhood with above-average income and solid safety performance.
5. Silverdale — A- (population: 18,884; median income: $86,163) — The largest neighborhood by far, accounting for the bulk of the city's population, and still earns an A- safety grade.

Notably, the two neighborhoods with the highest median incomes — Olympic View ($116,583) and Chico ($113,487) — both score A or A+, reflecting a pattern seen in many communities where economic stability correlates with lower crime levels.

Which part of Silverdale has the most crime?

Even the area with the most relatively elevated crime in Silverdale — the core Silverdale neighborhood — still earns an A- grade. This is important context: an A- in a safety grading system still represents a very low-crime environment. Because Silverdale (the neighborhood) is by far the most populous area with 18,884 residents, it naturally sees more total incidents simply due to its size. The Summit, graded A, and Chico, graded A+, round out the list of neighborhoods with the next-highest relative crime levels — though all remain well within the safe range. There are no D or F-graded neighborhoods anywhere in Silverdale.

Is Silverdale a good place to raise a family?

By the numbers, Silverdale presents a compelling case for families. The city posts a poverty rate of 6% — well below national averages — and a median household income of $81,458, suggesting financial stability across much of the community. The median home value of $350,344 and median rent of $1,610 reflect a housing market that, while not cheap, remains more accessible than many Puget Sound-area cities. From a safety standpoint, 100% of Silverdale's neighborhoods earn an A-range crime grade, and the city-wide rating is Very Safe (A). Neighborhoods like Bangor Base (A+, pop. 6,257) and Chico (A+, median income $113,487) are particularly well-regarded, while the large core Silverdale neighborhood (A-, pop. 18,884) offers the broadest range of amenities alongside a strong safety record.

How does Silverdale's overall crime grade of B- fit with its Very Safe neighborhood ratings?

The difference between the city-wide crime grade of B- and the Very Safe (A) neighborhood safety rating comes down to methodology. The city-wide grade of B- situates Silverdale within a broader comparative index — factoring in regional and national benchmarks — while the neighborhood-level grades reflect crime density and incident patterns specific to each area. The fact that all five neighborhoods score A or A+ means that at a granular, street-level view, Silverdale performs exceptionally well. The B- city grade is not a contradiction; it simply reflects that no city is perfect when measured against every possible metric, and that there is always room for improvement. For residents and prospective movers, the neighborhood-level data — where 0% of areas score below an A — is often the more actionable figure.