Crime Safety Grade

A

Sammamish, WA Crime Rate

Lower crime than 99% of U.S. cities

Based on FBI UCR & local law enforcement data · Updated March 2026

Is Sammamish Safe?

With an overall crime index of 15, Sammamish has a 85% lower crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 962. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Vintage earning an A+ grade while Inglewood rates A+.

Crime Index Comparison

Sammamish
15
Washington Avg
111
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
15
85% below average
Violent Crime
26
74% below average
Property Crime
41
59% below average
Safe Areas
100%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Sammamish

1 in 962

Property crime: 1 in 610

Where Is It Safe in Sammamish?

Sammamish Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Vehicle Theft · 46% below avg
Lowest Risk
Assault · 89% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 19 ▼ 81%
Assault Violent 11 ▼ 89%
Robbery Violent 48 ▼ 52%
Burglary Property 20 ▼ 80%
Larceny / Theft Property 49 ▼ 51%
Vehicle Theft Property 54 ▼ 46%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Sammamish Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Vintage A+ 20
2 Trossachs A+ 5
3 Sahalee Country Club A+ 22
4 Timberline A+ 7
5 Adelaide A+ 5
6 Pine Lake A+ 11
7 Monohan A+ 12
8 Inglewood A+ 34

Sammamish Crime by Zip Code

Sammamish Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
65,265
Median Income
$181,464
Home Value
$877,962
Median Rent
$2,395
Home Ownership
86%

Racial Demographics

White
67.4%
Black
1.3%
Hispanic
4.2%
Asian
24.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Sammamish?
Sammamish has an overall crime index of 15, which is below the national average of 100. Approximately 100% of neighborhoods in Sammamish are rated A or B for safety.
Is Sammamish safe to live in?
Sammamish has a crime safety grade of A. Very very low crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Sammamish?
The safest neighborhoods in Sammamish based on crime data include Vintage, Trossachs, Sahalee Country Club, Timberline, and Adelaide. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Sammamish crime compare to the national average?
Sammamish's overall crime index is 15 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 85% lower than the typical US city.

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