Mercer Island, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Mercer Island Police Department serves the city of Mercer Island, WA in King County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 232 violent crimes and 1,934 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 12.1 per 100k residents, which is 88.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 132.6 per 100k, 19.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 8 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 12.1 | A | 232 | 106.2 | -88.7% |
| Property Crime | 132.6 | B | 1934 | 163.6 | -19.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.0 | A | 34 | 22.3 | -81.9% |
| Burglary | 12.1 | A | 310 | 24.0 | -49.9% |
| Larceny | 104.5 | B | 1493 | 116.4 | -10.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.1 | B | 128 | 22.2 | -27.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 8 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 4 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue | 0 miles | A 50.9 | F 322.9 | Violent: 322.2% higher Property: 143.6% higher |
| Issaquah | 0 miles | A 41.0 | F 336.1 | Violent: 240.7% higher Property: 153.5% higher |
| Normandy Park | 0 miles | A 15.3 | D 199.0 | Violent: 27.1% higher Property: 50.1% higher |
| Redmond | 0 miles | A 45.9 | F 300.6 | Violent: 280.6% higher Property: 126.8% higher |
| Black Diamond | 0 miles | A 13.8 | A 96.5 | Violent: 14.4% higher Property: 27.2% lower |