Wasco County, OR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Wasco County in OR is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,155 violent crimes and 3,538 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 64.5 per 100k residents, which is 39.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 173.0 per 100k, 5.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 AAnnual Rate64.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,155 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents51 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate34.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents291 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate173.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,538 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate29.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents540 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate122.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,544 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate20.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents422 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 64.5 | A | 1155 | 106.2 | -39.3% |
| Property Crime | 173.0 | C | 3538 | 163.6 | +5.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 75 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 3.1 | A | 51 | 5.8 | -45.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 34.6 | D | 291 | 22.3 | +55.4% |
| Burglary | 29.9 | D | 540 | 24.0 | +24.4% |
| Larceny | 122.7 | C | 2544 | 116.4 | +5.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.4 | C | 422 | 22.2 | -7.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Wasco County Sheriff's Office
The Dalles Police Department
The Dalles, OR