Lewis County, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lewis County in WA is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,911 violent crimes and 8,564 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 55.3 per 100k residents, which is 48.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 169.2 per 100k, 3.4% 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 Rate55.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,911 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents21 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents203 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents104 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents542 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate169.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,564 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate24.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,707 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate136.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,038 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents772 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 55.3 | A | 3911 | 106.2 | -48.0% |
| Property Crime | 169.2 | C | 8564 | 163.6 | +3.4% |
| Homicide | 1.0 | F | 21 | 0.5 | +90.9% |
| Rape | 1.8 | A | 203 | 3.5 | -50.0% |
| Robbery | 2.6 | A | 104 | 5.8 | -55.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.1 | A | 542 | 22.3 | -95.2% |
| Burglary | 24.7 | C | 1707 | 24.0 | +2.7% |
| Larceny | 136.0 | C | 6038 | 116.4 | +16.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.2 | A | 772 | 22.2 | -63.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lewis County Sheriff's Office
Centralia Police Department
Centralia, WA
Chehalis Police Department
Chehalis, WA
Morton Police Department
Morton, WA
Napavine Police Department
Napavine, WA
Toledo Police Department
Toledo, WA
Winlock Police Department
Winlock, WA