Cle Elum, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Cle Elum Police Department serves the city of Cle Elum, WA in Kittitas County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 171 violent crimes and 487 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 61.4 per 100k residents, which is 42.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 184.3 per 100k, 12.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 Rate61.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents171 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate184.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents487 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate30.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents90 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate122.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents343 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate30.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents53 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 61.4 | A | 171 | 106.2 | -42.2% |
| Property Crime | 184.3 | C | 487 | 163.6 | +12.6% |
| Burglary | 30.7 | D | 90 | 24.0 | +27.8% |
| Larceny | 122.8 | C | 343 | 116.4 | +5.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 30.7 | D | 53 | 22.2 | +38.5% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kittitas | 13 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Ellensburg | 23 miles | B 81.7 | C 179.7 | Violent: 32.9% higher Property: 2.5% lower |
| East Wenatchee | 34 miles | A 50.0 | C 164.2 | Violent: 18.6% lower Property: 10.9% lower |
| Selah | 43 miles | A 57.3 | C 160.4 | Violent: 6.7% lower Property: 12.9% lower |
| North Bend | 46 miles | A 24.7 | F 308.3 | Violent: 59.9% lower Property: 67.3% higher |