Crime down in 2023, new report says
EVERETT — Murder, sex crimes and other violent offenses were down in 2023 in Snohomish County, according to an annual report released Tuesday by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs.
The organization reported an overall decrease in violent and property crime across the state last year. This follows a steady rise in reports the past several years. Offenses like hate crimes and vehicle thefts, however, were up statewide.
The 590-page report compiled data from over 200 law enforcement agencies, including many in Snohomish County.
The state saw 376 murders in 2023, a 5.8% decrease from 2022, the data says. Violent crime decreased by 5.5%, according to the data. In 2022, the state had the highest number of murders since 1980, at 394.
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