Fife, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Fife Police Department serves the city of Fife, WA in Pierce County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,530 violent crimes and 5,269 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 159.0 per 100k residents, which is 49.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 645.3 per 100k, 294.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate159.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,530 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate18.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents224 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate37.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents463 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate645.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,269 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate149.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents655 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate318.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,900 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate177.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,675 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 159.0 | D | 1530 | 106.2 | +49.7% |
| Property Crime | 645.3 | F | 5269 | 163.6 | +294.4% |
| Robbery | 18.7 | F | 224 | 5.8 | +221.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 37.4 | F | 463 | 22.3 | +68.1% |
| Burglary | 149.6 | F | 655 | 24.0 | +522.7% |
| Larceny | 318.0 | F | 2900 | 116.4 | +173.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 177.7 | F | 1675 | 22.2 | +701.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puyallup | 5 miles | B 90.1 | F 438.7 | Violent: 43.3% lower Property: 32.0% lower |
| Fircrest | 6 miles | A 57.8 | D 231.3 | Violent: 63.6% lower Property: 64.1% lower |
| Algona | 7 miles | A 31.4 | B 125.5 | Violent: 80.3% lower Property: 80.6% lower |
| Sumner | 7 miles | A 66.2 | F 473.1 | Violent: 58.3% lower Property: 26.7% lower |
| Ruston | 7 miles | C 96.4 | F 1350.0 | Violent: 39.3% lower Property: 109.2% higher |