98281 Zip Code, Point Roberts

Crime Rate & Statistics

A

Very safe zip code — well below-average crime rates

Safer than 0% of zip codes in Point Roberts

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime High
Low 198 / 300 High
Violent Crime 81
19% below national avg
Property Crime 91
9% below national avg
City Ranking
0%
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Is 98281 a Safe Zip Code?

Yes — this zip code is very safe. Zip code 98281 in Point Roberts, WA has a safety grade of A. The overall crime index is 198, which is 98% above the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Point Roberts.

Looking at specific crime types, assault is the most elevated concern (index: 198, 98% above average), while vehicle theft is the lowest risk (index: 8).

Highest Risk
Assault · Index 198 (98% above avg)
Lowest Risk
Vehicle Theft · Index 8 (92% below avg)

98281 Crime Breakdown

Crime indices compared to national average (100) and Point Roberts city average. Higher values mean more crime.

Crime Type Index vs National Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder
81 -19% Average
Assault
198 +98% High
Robbery
27 -73% Low
Rape
18 -82% Low
Property Crime
Burglary
196 +96% High
Larceny / Theft
70 -30% Low
Vehicle Theft
8 -92% Low

98281 Crime Map

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98281 Demographics & Context

Population
72
Median Income
$60,784
Home Value
$457,323
Median Age
56
Pop. Density
11/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 19.6%
Graduate Degree 15.6%

Housing

79%
21%
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 88.1%
Black 0.9%
Hispanic 2.8%
Asian 6.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 98281, Point Roberts?

Zip code 98281 in Point Roberts, WA has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime index is 198, which is 98% above the national average. Zip code 98281 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in Point Roberts.

Is Zip code 98281 a safe neighborhood in Point Roberts?

Zip code 98281 is generally considered a safe neighborhood in Point Roberts, earning a crime grade of A. The highest concern is Assault (index: 198), while Vehicle Theft is the lowest risk (index: 8). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in Point Roberts.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 98281?

The most prevalent crime type in Zip code 98281 is Assault, with a crime index of 198 (98% above the national average). Overall, property crime is more prevalent than violent crime in this neighborhood, which is consistent with national trends.

What are the demographics of Zip code 98281?

Zip code 98281 has a population of approximately 72. The median household income is $60,784. The median home value is $457,323. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 98281 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 98281's overall crime rate is 98% above the national average (index 198 vs 100). Within Point Roberts, it is safer than 0% of neighborhoods. For the most accurate picture, review the per-crime-type breakdown above, as some categories may differ significantly from the overall trend.

Crime data sourced from FBI UCR reports and local law enforcement agencies. Crime indices use 100 as the national average. Updated April 2026.