Good news: crime down in Kirkland

[Karen Story]

Here is the latest crime data from the Kirkland Police Department.

Crime Trends

• 15 robberies (26% decrease from average of past four years)
• 32 aggravated assaults (17% decrease from average of past four years)
• 134 burglaries (39% decrease from average of past four years)
• 78 auto thefts (65% decrease from average of past four years)
• 135 car prowls (theft from motor vehicle) (72% decrease from average of past four years)
• 31 sex offense crimes reported (2% decrease from average of past four years)

Neighborhood Theft

• Thefts down 24% from 2024 to 2025
  
• At least 20% (likely much more) are mail or package thefts
• Many others are thefts of unsecured property outside the home (e.g., bikes)

Recommend:

• Use a locking mailbox!
• Lock garages and sheds
• Lock cars
• Put bikes/e-bikes indoors (locks are easy to defeat)
• Home for sale? Don’t leave key in lockbox overnight, and advise contractors to take away their tools each night

Fraud/Scams/Schemes are increasing

• Collect mail and packages promptly
• Watch out for pickpockets making physical contact in public
• Beware of phishing messages or fake security alerts
• Monitor your credit for new accounts or inquiries (freeze your credit)
  
• No government agency will contact you by phone or text, and they will never demand payment of any kind.