Cowlitz County, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cowlitz County in WA is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,261 violent crimes and 11,426 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 64.1 per 100k residents, which is 39.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 164.2 per 100k, 0.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 Rate64.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,261 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents23 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents322 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents186 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents628 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate164.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents11,426 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate39.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,084 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate115.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents7,902 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,337 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 64.1 | A | 6261 | 106.2 | -39.7% |
| Property Crime | 164.2 | C | 11426 | 163.6 | +0.3% |
| Homicide | 0.9 | F | 23 | 0.5 | +74.5% |
| Rape | 3.6 | C | 322 | 3.5 | +0.9% |
| Robbery | 3.7 | A | 186 | 5.8 | -36.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.3 | A | 628 | 22.3 | -89.8% |
| Burglary | 39.6 | F | 2084 | 24.0 | +64.9% |
| Larceny | 115.7 | C | 7902 | 116.4 | -0.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.7 | A | 1337 | 22.2 | -65.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office
Kelso Police Department
Kelso, WA
Longview Police Department
Longview, WA
Castle Rock Police Department
Castle Rock, WA
Kalama Police Department
Kalama, WA