Port Townsend, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Port Townsend Police Department serves the city of Port Townsend, WA in Jefferson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 443 violent crimes and 830 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 85.8 per 100k residents, which is 19.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 152.4 per 100k, 6.8% below 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 11 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 BRape
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CBurglary
Grade CLarceny
Grade CCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 85.8 | B | 443 | 106.2 | -19.3% |
| Property Crime | 152.4 | C | 830 | 163.6 | -6.8% |
| Rape | 9.5 | F | 15 | 3.5 | +169.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 19.1 | B | 91 | 22.3 | -14.4% |
| Burglary | 28.6 | C | 150 | 24.0 | +18.9% |
| Larceny | 123.9 | C | 611 | 116.4 | +6.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 11 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Female | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 3 |
| Anti-Catholic | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Angeles | 22 miles | F 174.2 | D 219.0 | Violent: 103.2% higher Property: 43.7% higher |
| Forks | 27 miles | C 102.5 | B 128.1 | Violent: 19.5% higher Property: 16.0% lower |
| Sequim | 27 miles | C 106.5 | C 153.9 | Violent: 24.3% higher Property: 1.0% higher |
| Shelton | 35 miles | D 163.5 | F 299.7 | Violent: 90.7% higher Property: 96.6% higher |
| Port Orchard | 42 miles | D 134.2 | F 357.9 | Violent: 56.5% higher Property: 134.8% higher |