Blaine, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Blaine Police Department serves the city of Blaine, WA in Whatcom County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 341 violent crimes and 519 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 65.8 per 100k residents, which is 38.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 180.9 per 100k, 10.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 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 Rate65.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents341 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate180.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents519 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents166 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate98.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents313 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate65.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents40 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 65.8 | A | 341 | 106.2 | -38.1% |
| Property Crime | 180.9 | C | 519 | 163.6 | +10.6% |
| Burglary | 16.4 | B | 166 | 24.0 | -31.5% |
| Larceny | 98.7 | B | 313 | 116.4 | -15.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 65.8 | F | 40 | 22.2 | +196.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynden | 13 miles | B 79.5 | C 171.1 | Violent: 20.8% higher Property: 5.4% lower |
| Bellingham | 21 miles | B 79.0 | F 279.0 | Violent: 20.0% higher Property: 54.2% higher |
| Anacortes | 34 miles | A 44.0 | C 187.2 | Violent: 33.1% lower Property: 3.4% higher |
| Sedro Woolley | 41 miles | A 30.4 | A 45.6 | Violent: 53.7% lower Property: 74.8% lower |
| Burlington | 41 miles | B 89.9 | F 759.2 | Violent: 36.6% higher Property: 319.6% higher |