Oak Harbor, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Oak Harbor Police Department serves the city of Oak Harbor, WA in Island County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 710 violent crimes and 859 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 45.3 per 100k residents, which is 57.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 61.7 per 100k, 62.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 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 Rate45.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents710 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents23 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents77 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate61.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents859 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents128 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate37.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents603 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents127 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 45.3 | A | 710 | 106.2 | -57.4% |
| Property Crime | 61.7 | A | 859 | 163.6 | -62.3% |
| Rape | 4.1 | C | 23 | 3.5 | +16.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.1 | A | 77 | 22.3 | -81.5% |
| Burglary | 16.5 | B | 128 | 24.0 | -31.5% |
| Larceny | 37.0 | A | 603 | 116.4 | -68.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.2 | A | 127 | 22.2 | -62.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langley | 9 miles | B 87.1 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 92.4% higher Property: N/A |
| Anacortes | 15 miles | A 44.0 | C 187.2 | Violent: 2.7% lower Property: 203.1% higher |
| Mount Vernon | 18 miles | A 67.3 | D 202.0 | Violent: 48.8% higher Property: 227.2% higher |
| Burlington | 19 miles | B 89.9 | F 759.2 | Violent: 98.6% higher Property: 1129.6% higher |
| Sedro Woolley | 24 miles | A 30.4 | A 45.6 | Violent: 32.8% lower Property: 26.1% lower |