Pierce County, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Pierce County in WA is served by 17 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 54,260 violent crimes and 161,145 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 80.5 per 100k residents, which is 24.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 313.4 per 100k, 91.5% 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 BAnnual Rate80.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents54,260 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents261 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,843 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents4,947 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate28.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents17,093 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate313.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents161,145 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate45.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents25,464 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate173.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents95,066 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate93.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents39,159 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 80.5 | B | 54260 | 106.2 | -24.2% |
| Property Crime | 313.4 | F | 161145 | 163.6 | +91.5% |
| Homicide | 0.1 | A | 261 | 0.5 | -85.1% |
| Rape | 1.2 | A | 1843 | 3.5 | -65.1% |
| Robbery | 6.0 | C | 4947 | 5.8 | +2.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 28.2 | D | 17093 | 22.3 | +26.7% |
| Burglary | 45.9 | F | 25464 | 24.0 | +90.9% |
| Larceny | 173.0 | D | 95066 | 116.4 | +48.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 93.4 | F | 39159 | 22.2 | +321.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Pierce County Sheriff's Office
Puyallup Police Department
Puyallup, WA
Sumner Police Department
Sumner, WA
Tacoma Police Department
Tacoma, WA
Buckley Police Department
Buckley, WA
Eatonville Police Department
Eatonville, WA
Fife Police Department
Fife, WA
Roy Police Department
Roy, WA
Steilacoom Police Department
Steilacoom, WA
Orting Police Department
Orting, WA
Bonney Lake Police Department
Bonney Lake, WA
Dupont Police Department
Dupont, WA
Fircrest Police Department
Fircrest, WA
Gig Harbor Police Department
Gig Harbor, WA
Ruston Police Department
Ruston, WA
Lakewood Police Department
Lakewood, WA
Edgewood Police Department
Edgewood, WA