Adams County, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Adams County in WA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 653 violent crimes and 1,273 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 96.6 per 100k residents, which is -9.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 325.8 per 100k, +99.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 CAnnual Rate96.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents653 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate29.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents25 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents45 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate325.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,273 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate121.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents226 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate175.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents890 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate29.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents155 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 96.6 | C | 653 | 106.2 | -9.1% |
| Property Crime | 325.8 | F | 1273 | 163.6 | +99.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 29.1 | F | 25 | 3.5 | +721.6% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 8 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.5 | A | 45 | 22.3 | -75.3% |
| Burglary | 121.7 | F | 226 | 24.0 | +406.5% |
| Larceny | 175.1 | D | 890 | 116.4 | +50.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 29.1 | D | 155 | 22.2 | +31.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Othello Police Department
Othello, WA
Ritzville Police Department
Ritzville, WA