Gig Harbor, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Gig Harbor Police Department serves the city of Gig Harbor, WA in Pierce County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 325 violent crimes and 2,640 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 15.8 per 100k residents, which is 85.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 228.5 per 100k, 39.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 AAnnual Rate15.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents325 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate228.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,640 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate23.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents307 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate165.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,051 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate39.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents280 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 15.8 | A | 325 | 106.2 | -85.2% |
| Property Crime | 228.5 | D | 2640 | 163.6 | +39.6% |
| Burglary | 23.6 | C | 307 | 24.0 | -1.6% |
| Larceny | 165.4 | D | 2051 | 116.4 | +42.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 39.4 | F | 280 | 22.2 | +77.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruston | 4 miles | C 96.4 | F 1350.0 | Violent: 511.9% higher Property: 490.9% higher |
| Fircrest | 7 miles | A 57.8 | D 231.3 | Violent: 267.0% higher Property: 1.3% higher |
| Steilacoom | 11 miles | A 60.5 | A 90.7 | Violent: 283.7% higher Property: 60.3% lower |
| Lakewood | 11 miles | F 191.8 | F 370.6 | Violent: 1116.7% higher Property: 62.2% higher |
| Fife | 11 miles | D 159.0 | F 645.3 | Violent: 908.8% higher Property: 182.4% higher |