Jefferson County, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Jefferson County in WA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,044 violent crimes and 2,140 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 60.0 per 100k residents, which is 43.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 93.4 per 100k, 42.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate60.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,044 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents38 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate15.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents217 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate93.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,140 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents733 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate72.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,234 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents154 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 60.0 | A | 1044 | 106.2 | -43.5% |
| Property Crime | 93.4 | A | 2140 | 163.6 | -42.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.8 | D | 38 | 3.5 | +34.7% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 17 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.9 | B | 217 | 22.3 | -28.3% |
| Burglary | 16.4 | B | 733 | 24.0 | -31.6% |
| Larceny | 72.6 | A | 1234 | 116.4 | -37.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.3 | A | 154 | 22.2 | -80.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Port Townsend Police Department
Port Townsend, WA