Kittitas County, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Kittitas County in WA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,674 violent crimes and 4,466 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 43.6 per 100k residents, which is 58.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 104.4 per 100k, 36.2% 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 Rate43.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,674 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents90 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents212 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate104.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,466 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents763 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate75.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,333 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents351 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 43.6 | A | 1674 | 106.2 | -58.9% |
| Property Crime | 104.4 | A | 4466 | 163.6 | -36.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 10 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.4 | A | 90 | 3.5 | -61.5% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 45 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.2 | A | 212 | 22.3 | -90.0% |
| Burglary | 14.9 | A | 763 | 24.0 | -38.1% |
| Larceny | 75.8 | B | 3333 | 116.4 | -34.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.8 | A | 351 | 22.2 | -38.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Kittitas County Sheriff's Office
Ellensburg Police Department
Ellensburg, WA
Cle Elum Police Department
Cle Elum, WA
Kittitas Police Department
Kittitas, WA