Adams County, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Adams County in WA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,323 violent crimes and 2,339 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 80.5 per 100k residents, which is 24.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 256.0 per 100k, 56.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 BAnnual Rate80.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,323 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate22.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents60 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents141 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate256.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,339 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate107.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents525 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate119.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,501 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate29.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents296 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 80.5 | B | 1323 | 106.2 | -24.2% |
| Property Crime | 256.0 | D | 2339 | 163.6 | +56.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 6 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 22.6 | F | 60 | 3.5 | +539.1% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 19 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.7 | A | 141 | 22.3 | -83.5% |
| Burglary | 107.0 | F | 525 | 24.0 | +345.3% |
| Larceny | 119.9 | C | 1501 | 116.4 | +3.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 29.1 | D | 296 | 22.2 | +31.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Adams County Sheriff's Office
Othello Police Department
Othello, WA
Ritzville Police Department
Ritzville, WA