Longview, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Longview Police Department serves the city of Longview, WA in Cowlitz County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,171 violent crimes and 6,716 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 108.6 per 100k residents, which is 2.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 299.4 per 100k, 83.0% 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 18 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 CHomicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FRobbery
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade DLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 108.6 | C | 3171 | 106.2 | +2.3% |
| Property Crime | 299.4 | F | 6716 | 163.6 | +83.0% |
| Homicide | 2.6 | F | 5 | 0.5 | +397.3% |
| Rape | 8.0 | F | 144 | 3.5 | +124.8% |
| Robbery | 2.6 | A | 121 | 5.8 | -54.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.3 | A | 298 | 22.3 | -76.2% |
| Burglary | 31.8 | D | 1014 | 24.0 | +32.3% |
| Larceny | 249.1 | F | 4914 | 116.4 | +114.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 18.6 | B | 744 | 22.2 | -16.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 18 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 6 |
| Anti-Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelso | 1 miles | D 165.7 | B 126.3 | Violent: 52.5% higher Property: 57.8% lower |
| Castle Rock | 14 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 205.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 31.5% lower |
| Kalama | 14 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 130.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 56.6% lower |
| Battle Ground | 31 miles | A 27.3 | A 99.9 | Violent: 74.9% lower Property: 66.6% lower |
| Vancouver | 33 miles | F 215.6 | F 329.8 | Violent: 98.5% higher Property: 10.2% higher |