Washington County, OR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Washington County in OR is served by 12 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 22,267 violent crimes and 51,524 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 53.3 per 100k residents, which is 49.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 159.3 per 100k, 2.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 Rate53.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents22,267 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents55 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,393 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate5.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,058 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents4,324 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate159.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents51,524 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate20.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents5,936 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate122.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents38,853 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,222 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 53.3 | A | 22267 | 106.2 | -49.8% |
| Property Crime | 159.3 | C | 51524 | 163.6 | -2.6% |
| Homicide | 0.2 | A | 55 | 0.5 | -66.6% |
| Rape | 2.9 | B | 1393 | 3.5 | -17.3% |
| Robbery | 5.1 | B | 1058 | 5.8 | -11.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.1 | A | 4324 | 22.3 | -63.8% |
| Burglary | 20.1 | B | 5936 | 24.0 | -16.5% |
| Larceny | 122.2 | C | 38853 | 116.4 | +5.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.3 | B | 6222 | 22.2 | -31.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Washington County Sheriff's Office
Beaverton Police Department
Beaverton, OR
Forest Grove Police Department
Forest Grove, OR
Hillsboro Police Department
Hillsboro, OR
Tigard Police Department
Tigard, OR
Sherwood Police Department
Sherwood, OR
Cornelius Police Department
Cornelius, OR
North Plains Police Department
North Plains, OR
Banks Police Department
Banks, OR
King City Police Department
King City, OR