Lacey, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lacey Police Department serves the city of Lacey, WA in Thurston County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,376 violent crimes and 8,152 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 73.9 per 100k residents, which is 30.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 251.9 per 100k, 54.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 BAnnual Rate73.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,376 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate15.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents308 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate251.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,152 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate45.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,031 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate179.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,121 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate26.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents964 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 73.9 | B | 2376 | 106.2 | -30.4% |
| Property Crime | 251.9 | D | 8152 | 163.6 | +54.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.1 | B | 308 | 22.3 | -32.1% |
| Burglary | 45.3 | F | 1031 | 24.0 | +88.7% |
| Larceny | 179.7 | D | 6121 | 116.4 | +54.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 26.9 | D | 964 | 22.2 | +21.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenino | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 53.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 79.0% lower |
| Tumwater | 5 miles | A 67.4 | C 153.5 | Violent: 8.8% lower Property: 39.1% lower |
| Olympia | 8 miles | D 150.8 | F 378.8 | Violent: 104.1% higher Property: 50.4% higher |
| Yelm | 10 miles | F 178.0 | A 93.7 | Violent: 141.0% higher Property: 62.8% lower |
| Steilacoom | 20 miles | A 60.5 | A 90.7 | Violent: 18.2% lower Property: 64.0% lower |