Chehalis, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Chehalis Police Department serves the city of Chehalis, WA in Lewis County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 771 violent crimes and 2,279 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 245.9 per 100k residents, which is 131.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 595.2 per 100k, 263.8% 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 4 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 FAnnual Rate245.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents771 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate12.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents39 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate595.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,279 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate77.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents284 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate465.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,828 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate51.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents164 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 245.9 | F | 771 | 106.2 | +131.5% |
| Property Crime | 595.2 | F | 2279 | 163.6 | +263.8% |
| Robbery | 12.9 | F | 39 | 5.8 | +122.4% |
| Burglary | 77.6 | F | 284 | 24.0 | +223.1% |
| Larceny | 465.8 | F | 1828 | 116.4 | +300.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 51.8 | F | 164 | 22.2 | +133.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centralia | 0 miles | C 99.8 | C 189.2 | Violent: 59.4% lower Property: 68.2% lower |
| 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: 61.1% lower |
| 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: 82.2% lower |