Kelso, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Kelso Police Department serves the city of Kelso, WA in Cowlitz County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,320 violent crimes and 2,324 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 165.7 per 100k residents, which is 56.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 126.3 per 100k, 22.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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 Rate165.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,320 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate7.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents59 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate15.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents42 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate126.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,324 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate15.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents339 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate102.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,736 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents223 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 165.7 | D | 1320 | 106.2 | +56.0% |
| Property Crime | 126.3 | B | 2324 | 163.6 | -22.8% |
| Rape | 7.9 | F | 59 | 3.5 | +123.1% |
| Robbery | 15.8 | F | 42 | 5.8 | +171.2% |
| Burglary | 15.8 | B | 339 | 24.0 | -34.3% |
| Larceny | 102.6 | B | 1736 | 116.4 | -11.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.9 | A | 223 | 22.2 | -64.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longview | 1 miles | C 108.6 | F 299.4 | Violent: 34.4% lower Property: 137.1% higher |
| Castle Rock | 12 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 205.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 62.5% higher |
| Kalama | 12 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 130.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 3.0% higher |
| Battle Ground | 31 miles | A 27.3 | A 99.9 | Violent: 83.6% lower Property: 20.9% lower |
| Vancouver | 33 miles | F 215.6 | F 329.8 | Violent: 30.1% higher Property: 161.2% higher |