Chelan County, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Chelan County in WA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,067 violent crimes and 5,611 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 68.2 per 100k residents, which is 35.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 147.8 per 100k, 9.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 Rate68.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,067 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents110 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents381 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate147.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,611 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate28.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,115 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate111.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,964 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents485 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 68.2 | A | 3067 | 106.2 | -35.8% |
| Property Crime | 147.8 | C | 5611 | 163.6 | -9.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 11 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.5 | B | 110 | 3.5 | -28.5% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 64 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.3 | A | 381 | 22.3 | -49.2% |
| Burglary | 28.2 | C | 1115 | 24.0 | +17.3% |
| Larceny | 111.2 | C | 3964 | 116.4 | -4.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.5 | A | 485 | 22.2 | -61.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Chelan County Sheriff's Office
Wenatchee Police Department
Wenatchee, WA