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<< Previous   of   Next >>   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Robert Frank, City Editor frank@heraldnet.com   Published: Tuesday, July 8, 2008 Crime dips in Snohomish County, report says By Jackson Holtz Herald Writer OLYMPIA – The crime rate in Snohomish County dipped slightly in 2007, according to a report released today by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs. The Washington State Unified Crime Report for 2007 showed that the county crime rate mirrored statewide figures. Overall crime in most Snohomish County communities fell, while reported crime in Lake Stevens and Marysville showed a rise in 2007 from 2006, the report said. Violent crime reports increased slightly countywide. On Island County, overall crime was down while reports of violent crime also showed a rise. The report is published annually based on data voluntarily reported by law enforcement agencies around the state. The complete report is available online.

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