Spokane, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Spokane Police Department serves the city of Spokane, WA in Spokane County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 30,996 violent crimes and 61,787 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 224.2 per 100k residents, which is 111.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 442.2 per 100k, 170.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 58 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 FAnnual Rate224.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents30,996 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents78 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate7.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,128 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,499 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate31.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents4,926 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate442.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents61,787 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate75.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents8,807 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate317.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents45,527 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate46.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,026 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 224.2 | F | 30996 | 106.2 | +111.0% |
| Property Crime | 442.2 | F | 61787 | 163.6 | +170.3% |
| Homicide | 0.9 | F | 78 | 0.5 | +63.3% |
| Rape | 7.8 | F | 1128 | 3.5 | +120.6% |
| Robbery | 6.5 | C | 1499 | 5.8 | +11.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 31.6 | D | 4926 | 22.3 | +42.2% |
| Burglary | 75.0 | F | 8807 | 24.0 | +212.2% |
| Larceny | 317.4 | F | 45527 | 116.4 | +172.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 46.4 | F | 7026 | 22.2 | +109.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 58 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 3 |
| Anti-Catholic | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 3 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 2 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 29 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 2 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
| Anti-Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 6 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane Valley | 3 miles | C 104.3 | F 286.4 | Violent: 53.5% lower Property: 35.2% lower |
| Airway Heights | 8 miles | A 55.2 | F 432.4 | Violent: 75.4% lower Property: 2.2% lower |
| Cheney | 14 miles | D 152.4 | D 232.6 | Violent: 32.0% lower Property: 47.4% lower |
| Liberty Lake | 15 miles | A 38.7 | B 108.4 | Violent: 82.7% lower Property: 75.5% lower |
| Newport | 40 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 137.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 68.9% lower |