Yakima County, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Yakima County in WA is served by 11 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 16,253 violent crimes and 31,397 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 61.1 per 100k residents, which is 42.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 222.5 per 100k, 36.0% 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 Rate61.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents16,253 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents382 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents733 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,082 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate222.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents31,397 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate39.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents6,082 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate163.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents19,898 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate18.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,250 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 61.1 | A | 16253 | 106.2 | -42.5% |
| Property Crime | 222.5 | D | 31397 | 163.6 | +36.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 124 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.2 | A | 382 | 3.5 | -94.5% |
| Robbery | 2.6 | A | 733 | 5.8 | -55.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.9 | A | 3082 | 22.3 | -37.6% |
| Burglary | 39.7 | F | 6082 | 24.0 | +65.1% |
| Larceny | 163.4 | D | 19898 | 116.4 | +40.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 18.3 | B | 5250 | 22.2 | -17.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Yakima County Sheriff's Office
Grandview Police Department
Grandview, WA
Sunnyside Police Department
Sunnyside, WA
Toppenish Police Department
Toppenish, WA
Union Gap Police Department
Union Gap, WA
Yakima Police Department
Yakima, WA
Zillah Police Department
Zillah, WA
Selah Police Department
Selah, WA
Tieton Police Department
Tieton, WA
Wapato Police Department
Wapato, WA
Moxee Police Department
Moxee, WA