Puyallup, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Puyallup Police Department serves the city of Puyallup, WA in Pierce County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,577 violent crimes and 13,072 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 90.1 per 100k residents, which is 15.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 438.7 per 100k, 168.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 9 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 Rate90.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,577 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents80 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents263 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents356 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate438.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents13,072 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate47.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,790 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate286.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents8,620 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate92.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,522 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 90.1 | B | 2577 | 106.2 | -15.2% |
| Property Crime | 438.7 | F | 13072 | 163.6 | +168.2% |
| Rape | 7.1 | F | 80 | 3.5 | +101.0% |
| Robbery | 7.1 | D | 263 | 5.8 | +22.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.9 | A | 356 | 22.3 | -46.7% |
| Burglary | 47.4 | F | 1790 | 24.0 | +97.4% |
| Larceny | 286.9 | F | 8620 | 116.4 | +146.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 92.5 | F | 2522 | 22.2 | +317.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 9 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumner | 3 miles | A 66.2 | F 473.1 | Violent: 26.5% lower Property: 7.8% higher |
| Fife | 5 miles | D 159.0 | F 645.3 | Violent: 76.4% higher Property: 47.1% higher |
| Algona | 6 miles | A 31.4 | B 125.5 | Violent: 65.2% lower Property: 71.4% lower |
| Lakewood | 10 miles | F 191.8 | F 370.6 | Violent: 112.8% higher Property: 15.5% lower |
| Fircrest | 10 miles | A 57.8 | D 231.3 | Violent: 35.8% lower Property: 47.3% lower |