Washougal, WA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Washougal Police Department serves the city of Washougal, WA in Clark County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 882 violent crimes and 1,335 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 47.4 per 100k residents, which is 55.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 77.1 per 100k, 52.9% 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 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 A
Annual Rate47.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents882 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate11.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents70 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate5.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents98 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate77.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,335 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate53.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents973 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate23.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents165 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime47.4A882106.2-55.4%
Property Crime77.1A1335163.6-52.9%
Rape11.9F703.5+235.4%
Aggravated Assault5.9A9822.3-73.4%
Larceny53.4A973116.4-54.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft23.7C16522.2+6.9%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Black or African American 1
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Camas 1 miles
A 21.6
A 53.9
Violent: 54.5% lower
Property: 30.1% lower
Vancouver 15 miles
F 215.6
F 329.8
Violent: 354.7% higher
Property: 328.0% higher
Ridgefield 15 miles
A 42.8
A 104.0
Violent: 9.7% lower
Property: 35.0% higher
La Center 15 miles
A 40.8
A 20.4
Violent: 13.9% lower
Property: 73.5% lower
Battle Ground 17 miles
A 27.3
A 99.9
Violent: 42.5% lower
Property: 29.6% higher