Tumwater, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Tumwater Police Department serves the city of Tumwater, WA in Thurston County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,199 violent crimes and 3,550 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 67.4 per 100k residents, which is 36.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 153.5 per 100k, 6.2% 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 2 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 Rate67.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,199 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents57 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents68 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate15.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents192 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate153.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,550 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate37.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents594 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate104.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,501 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents443 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 67.4 | A | 1199 | 106.2 | -36.6% |
| Property Crime | 153.5 | C | 3550 | 163.6 | -6.2% |
| Rape | 3.7 | C | 57 | 3.5 | +5.8% |
| Robbery | 3.7 | A | 68 | 5.8 | -35.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.0 | B | 192 | 22.3 | -32.7% |
| Burglary | 37.4 | D | 594 | 24.0 | +55.8% |
| Larceny | 104.8 | C | 2501 | 116.4 | -9.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.2 | A | 443 | 22.2 | -49.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia | 4 miles | D 150.8 | F 378.8 | Violent: 123.9% higher Property: 146.8% higher |
| Lacey | 5 miles | B 73.9 | D 251.9 | Violent: 9.7% higher Property: 64.2% higher |
| Tenino | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 53.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 65.5% lower |
| Yelm | 15 miles | F 178.0 | A 93.7 | Violent: 164.3% higher Property: 38.9% lower |
| Steilacoom | 20 miles | A 60.5 | A 90.7 | Violent: 10.2% lower Property: 40.9% lower |