Washington County, OR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Washington County in OR is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 12,474 violent crimes and 37,990 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 52.6 per 100k residents, which is -50.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 166.8 per 100k, +1.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate52.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents12,474 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents38 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents800 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents819 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,679 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate166.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents37,990 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate20.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents4,083 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate128.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents29,352 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,202 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 52.6 | A | 12474 | 106.2 | -50.5% |
| Property Crime | 166.8 | C | 37990 | 163.6 | +1.9% |
| Homicide | 0.2 | A | 38 | 0.5 | -62.9% |
| Rape | 3.0 | B | 800 | 3.5 | -16.0% |
| Robbery | 5.4 | C | 819 | 5.8 | -6.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.9 | A | 2679 | 22.3 | -64.4% |
| Burglary | 20.6 | B | 4083 | 24.0 | -14.2% |
| Larceny | 128.9 | C | 29352 | 116.4 | +10.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.5 | B | 4202 | 22.2 | -30.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Beaverton Police Department
Beaverton, OR
Forest Grove Police Department
Forest Grove, OR
Hillsboro Police Department
Hillsboro, OR
Tigard Police Department
Tigard, OR
Sherwood Police Department
Sherwood, OR
Cornelius Police Department
Cornelius, OR
North Plains Police Department
North Plains, OR
Banks Police Department
Banks, OR
King City Police Department
King City, OR