Skagit County, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Skagit County in WA is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,542 violent crimes and 16,580 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 59.1 per 100k residents, which is 44.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 257.4 per 100k, 57.3% above 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 Rate59.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,542 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents134 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents212 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents672 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate257.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents16,580 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,555 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate227.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents12,296 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,648 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 59.1 | A | 5542 | 106.2 | -44.3% |
| Property Crime | 257.4 | D | 16580 | 163.6 | +57.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 16 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.4 | A | 134 | 3.5 | -89.7% |
| Robbery | 2.9 | A | 212 | 5.8 | -49.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.3 | A | 672 | 22.3 | -76.0% |
| Burglary | 18.3 | B | 2555 | 24.0 | -23.9% |
| Larceny | 227.7 | F | 12296 | 116.4 | +95.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.0 | A | 1648 | 22.2 | -50.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Skagit County Sheriff's Office
Anacortes Police Department
Anacortes, WA
Mount Vernon Police Department
Mount Vernon, WA
Sedro Woolley Police Department
Sedro Woolley, WA
Burlington Police Department
Burlington, WA