Mason County, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Mason County in WA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,276 violent crimes and 6,254 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 99.8 per 100k residents, which is 6.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 207.4 per 100k, 26.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 CAnnual Rate99.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,276 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents16 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate19.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents148 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents93 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate20.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents478 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate207.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,254 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate44.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,632 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate120.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,821 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate36.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents773 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 99.8 | C | 2276 | 106.2 | -6.0% |
| Property Crime | 207.4 | D | 6254 | 163.6 | +26.8% |
| Homicide | 0.9 | F | 16 | 0.5 | +61.4% |
| Rape | 19.0 | F | 148 | 3.5 | +438.0% |
| Robbery | 0.9 | A | 93 | 5.8 | -85.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 20.5 | C | 478 | 22.3 | -7.9% |
| Burglary | 44.4 | F | 1632 | 24.0 | +84.9% |
| Larceny | 120.9 | C | 3821 | 116.4 | +3.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 36.7 | F | 773 | 22.2 | +65.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Mason County Sheriff's Office
Shelton Police Department
Shelton, WA