Centralia, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Centralia Police Department serves the city of Centralia, WA in Lewis County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,509 violent crimes and 3,528 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 99.8 per 100k residents, which is 6.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 189.2 per 100k, 15.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 CAnnual Rate99.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,509 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents12 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate10.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents77 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents48 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate189.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,528 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate26.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents542 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate162.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,641 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 99.8 | C | 1509 | 106.2 | -6.0% |
| Property Crime | 189.2 | C | 3528 | 163.6 | +15.6% |
| Homicide | 5.3 | F | 12 | 0.5 | +885.3% |
| Rape | 10.5 | F | 77 | 3.5 | +197.2% |
| Robbery | 5.3 | C | 48 | 5.8 | -9.8% |
| Burglary | 26.3 | C | 542 | 24.0 | +9.3% |
| Larceny | 162.9 | D | 2641 | 116.4 | +40.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chehalis | 0 miles | F 245.9 | F 595.2 | Violent: 146.3% higher Property: 214.7% higher |
| Morton | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Napavine | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 231.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 22.5% higher |
| Toledo | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Winlock | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 106.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 43.9% lower |