Battle Ground, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Battle Ground Police Department serves the city of Battle Ground, WA in Clark County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 598 violent crimes and 1,775 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 27.3 per 100k residents, which is 74.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 99.9 per 100k, 38.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. 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 Rate27.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents598 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents17 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate99.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,775 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents194 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate68.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,395 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate18.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents180 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 27.3 | A | 598 | 106.2 | -74.3% |
| Property Crime | 99.9 | A | 1775 | 163.6 | -38.9% |
| Robbery | 4.5 | B | 17 | 5.8 | -22.0% |
| Burglary | 13.6 | A | 194 | 24.0 | -43.3% |
| Larceny | 68.1 | A | 1395 | 116.4 | -41.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 18.2 | B | 180 | 22.2 | -18.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver | 3 miles | F 215.6 | F 329.8 | Violent: 691.3% higher Property: 230.2% higher |
| Ridgefield | 3 miles | A 42.8 | A 104.0 | Violent: 57.2% higher Property: 4.1% higher |
| La Center | 3 miles | A 40.8 | A 20.4 | Violent: 49.8% higher Property: 79.6% lower |
| Camas | 15 miles | A 21.6 | A 53.9 | Violent: 20.9% lower Property: 46.1% lower |
| Washougal | 17 miles | A 47.4 | A 77.1 | Violent: 74.0% higher Property: 22.9% lower |