The city of Mount Vernon, with a total population of 35,085, experienced 4,263 arrests over the past three years. During 2017, the arrest rate totaled 394.47 per 10,000 residents. This represents a 24.62% difference making Mount Vernon higher than the national average of 316.54 per 10,000 residents. Of those, 82 were for violent crimes such as murder, rape, and robbery. The city of Mount Vernon also handled 1,302 arrests for property crimes during 2017. Compared to Anacortes and Sedro Woolley, Mount Vernon is a more dangerous place to live.
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The city of Mount Vernon experienced a higher rate of non-violent crime. During 2017, Mount Vernon totaled 82 violent crimes and 1,302 non-violent crimes.
During 2007-2017, Mount Vernon experienced 941 violent crimes. Of those, 11 were for murder/non-negligent manslaughter, another 178 were for legacy rape, 296 were for robbery, and 456 were for aggravated assault.
It is situated in Skagit county, Washington with a total number of 55 employees - 2 female, 40 male officers and 13 civilians. Mount Vernon PD ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is WA0290200, it belongs to the Pacific division in the West region with a region code of Region IV.