Tacoma, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Tacoma Police Department serves the city of Tacoma, WA in Pierce County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 24,958 violent crimes and 75,017 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 175.5 per 100k residents, which is 65.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 570.4 per 100k, 248.6% 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 88 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 Rate175.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents24,958 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents148 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents770 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate19.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents2,740 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate56.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents9,040 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate570.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents75,017 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate79.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents10,059 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate301.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents44,006 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate184.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents20,117 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 175.5 | F | 24958 | 106.2 | +65.2% |
| Property Crime | 570.4 | F | 75017 | 163.6 | +248.6% |
| Homicide | 1.4 | F | 148 | 0.5 | +153.4% |
| Rape | 4.0 | C | 770 | 3.5 | +14.2% |
| Robbery | 19.3 | F | 2740 | 5.8 | +231.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 56.5 | F | 9040 | 22.3 | +154.1% |
| Burglary | 79.9 | F | 10059 | 24.0 | +232.4% |
| Larceny | 301.6 | F | 44006 | 116.4 | +159.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 184.0 | F | 20117 | 22.2 | +729.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 88 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 6 |
| Anti-White | 11 |
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 2 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 3 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 3 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 16 |
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 4 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 14 |
| Anti-Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 20 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckley | 0 miles | C 102.7 | B 136.9 | Violent: 41.5% lower Property: 76.0% lower |
| Eatonville | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Roy | 0 miles | C 125.6 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 28.4% lower Property: N/A |
| Orting | 0 miles | A 33.7 | A 67.4 | Violent: 80.8% lower Property: 88.2% lower |
| Bonney Lake | 0 miles | A 48.0 | C 148.4 | Violent: 72.6% lower Property: 74.0% lower |