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Yelm, WA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Yelm Police Department serves the city of Yelm, WA in Thurston County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 602 violent crimes and 1,599 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 178.0 per 100k residents, which is 67.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 93.7 per 100k, 42.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate178.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents602 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate28.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents88 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate93.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,599 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate84.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,214 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate9.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents119 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime178.0F602106.2+67.6%
Property Crime93.7A1599163.6-42.7%
Aggravated Assault28.1D8822.3+26.3%
Larceny84.3B1214116.4-27.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft9.4A11922.2-57.7%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Lacey 10 miles
B 73.9
D 251.9
Violent: 58.5% lower
Property: 168.8% higher
Tenino 10 miles
N/A 0.0
A 53.0
Violent: N/A
Property: 43.4% lower
Tumwater 15 miles
A 67.4
C 153.5
Violent: 62.2% lower
Property: 63.8% higher
Olympia 15 miles
D 150.8
F 378.8
Violent: 15.3% lower
Property: 304.3% higher
Steilacoom 16 miles
A 60.5
A 90.7
Violent: 66.0% lower
Property: 3.2% lower