Newcastle, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Newcastle Police Department serves the city of Newcastle, WA in King County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 158 violent crimes and 1,306 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 23.5 per 100k residents, which is 77.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 305.0 per 100k, 86.4% 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 Rate23.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents158 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate15.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents17 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate305.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,306 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate39.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents203 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate195.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents873 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate70.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents226 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 23.5 | A | 158 | 106.2 | -77.9% |
| Property Crime | 305.0 | F | 1306 | 163.6 | +86.4% |
| Robbery | 15.6 | F | 17 | 5.8 | +168.8% |
| Burglary | 39.1 | F | 203 | 24.0 | +62.8% |
| Larceny | 195.5 | F | 873 | 116.4 | +68.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 70.4 | F | 226 | 22.2 | +217.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renton | 6 miles | B 79.8 | F 338.7 | Violent: 240.2% higher Property: 11.0% higher |
| Tukwila | 7 miles | F 259.5 | F 1684.7 | Violent: 1006.3% higher Property: 452.3% higher |
| Clyde Hill | 7 miles | C 97.6 | A 65.1 | Violent: 316.0% higher Property: 78.7% lower |
| Yarrow Point | 7 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Sammamish | 8 miles | A 13.8 | A 56.9 | Violent: 41.0% lower Property: 81.4% lower |