Aberdeen, WA Crime Map

Aberdeen, WA Safety Overview

Aberdeen, Washington — a city of 16,571 residents — earns an overall crime grade of B, yet a closer look at the neighborhood-level data tells a more encouraging story. Every single one of the 10 neighborhoods analyzed received an A grade, meaning 100% of Aberdeen's neighborhoods fall into the safest tier and not one scored below an A. That kind of consistency is uncommon for a city where the unemployment rate sits at 8.3% and the poverty rate reaches 21.9%, and it speaks to the effectiveness of localized community safety efforts throughout the area.

Neighborhood Safety Breakdown

Among Aberdeen's standout neighborhoods, Bay City, Ocosta, Markham, and Aberdeen Gardens all earned A+ ratings — the highest possible grade. Aberdeen Gardens leads in median household income at $75,244, while Bay City, Ocosta, and Markham each report a median income of $62,750. Junction City and Central Park also perform strongly with A grades; Central Park is particularly notable given its population of 1,132 and a median household income of $72,794, making it one of the larger and more prosperous neighborhoods in the city. West End (A, $66,852 median income) and Finch Farms (A, $59,830) round out a neighborhood roster where safety is broadly distributed rather than concentrated in just one or two pockets.

Where Relative Caution Applies

Even within an all-A landscape, Northern Pacific and Central Park are identified as the higher-crime areas relative to other Aberdeen neighborhoods. Northern Pacific, with a population of 765 and a median household income of $47,325, sits at the lower end of the income range among Aberdeen neighborhoods — a factor that often correlates with elevated property crime rates. Central Park, despite its higher income, carries more activity simply due to its larger population and greater foot traffic. Residents and newcomers should understand that "higher crime" here still means an A grade; these areas are safe by any objective standard, but they do see more incidents than quieter spots like Markham or Bay City.

Property Crime vs. Violent Crime in Aberdeen

In cities with Aberdeen's economic profile — median household income of $42,203, median home value of $134,824, and a median rent of $818 — property crime typically outpaces violent crime in both frequency and geographic spread. Opportunistic offenses such as vehicle break-ins and theft tend to cluster around higher-traffic corridors, which helps explain why denser neighborhoods like Central Park and Northern Pacific appear at the top of the relative crime list. Violent incidents, while monitored closely by local law enforcement, are more sporadic and less predictive of neighborhood-level grades. The city-wide A safety rating reflects the fact that neither category is running at levels that would drag neighborhoods below the top tier.

How the Crime Map Supports Better Decisions

Aberdeen's interactive crime map is a practical tool for several distinct groups. Home buyers evaluating properties near Central Park or Northern Pacific can weigh the relative crime context against the area's higher median incomes and larger amenity base. Renters comparing units in West End versus Northern Pacific can see at a glance that both neighborhoods hold A grades, but Northern Pacific's lower median income of $47,325 compared to West End's $66,852 may factor into a broader lifestyle decision. Daily commuters traveling through the city can identify which corridors see the most incident activity and adjust timing or routes accordingly. For all users, the map converts abstract statistics into specific, address-level context — turning a city-wide B grade and a neighborhood-wide A rating into actionable, localized awareness rather than a headline number.