Burien, WA crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 5.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 5.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Burien, WA has moderate safety concerns with a C+ rating. Residents should remain aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (53.3% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
With 522 total incidents, Burien shows moderate crime activity. The primary concern is assault.
Burien demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID "16000US5308850," a detailed analysis reveals several key insights. The total crime count is 522 incidents. Property crime constitutes a significant portion, with 234 incidents, broken down into Stolen Property Offenses (38), Motor Vehicle Theft (10), Burglary/Breaking & Entering (20), Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (72), and Larceny/Theft Offenses (94). Assault is another major category, accounting for 261 incidents, all classified as Assault Offenses. Robbery is less frequent, with 13 incidents. Other crimes include Fraud Offenses (3), Counterfeiting/Forgery (2), and Arson (1), totaling 6 incidents. Sex offenses and homicide are the least frequent, each with 4 incidents. To provide a comprehensive safety assessment, additional data is needed. The city and state name associated with GEOID "16000US5308850" is required to determine the population and median income. Once the population is known, the crime rate per 100k can be calculated by dividing the total crime count (522) by the population and multiplying by 100,000. The violent crime rate can be derived from the assault, robbery, sex offenses, and homicide counts, while the property crime rate is based on the property crime incidents. The safety score and grade would typically be calculated based on a combination of these crime rates and potentially other factors such as law enforcement presence and community safety initiatives. Crime map data and zip codes data would further enhance the analysis by providing geographic context to the crime incidents.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Burien, WA.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
Combine this crime report with the market overview for Burien, WA and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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