Anacortes, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Anacortes Police Department serves the city of Anacortes, WA in Skagit County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 507 violent crimes and 2,211 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 44.0 per 100k residents, which is 58.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 187.2 per 100k, 14.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate44.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents507 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents50 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate187.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,211 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents295 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate165.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,768 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents144 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 44.0 | A | 507 | 106.2 | -58.5% |
| Property Crime | 187.2 | C | 2211 | 163.6 | +14.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.0 | A | 50 | 22.3 | -50.5% |
| Burglary | 11.0 | A | 295 | 24.0 | -54.2% |
| Larceny | 165.1 | D | 1768 | 116.4 | +41.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.0 | A | 144 | 22.2 | -50.3% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 13 miles | B 89.9 | F 759.2 | Violent: 104.1% higher Property: 305.6% higher |
| Mount Vernon | 14 miles | A 67.3 | D 202.0 | Violent: 52.9% higher Property: 7.9% higher |
| Oak Harbor | 15 miles | A 45.3 | A 61.7 | Violent: 2.8% higher Property: 67.0% lower |
| Sedro Woolley | 17 miles | A 30.4 | A 45.6 | Violent: 30.9% lower Property: 75.6% lower |
| Bellingham | 19 miles | B 79.0 | F 279.0 | Violent: 79.3% higher Property: 49.1% higher |