Benton County, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Benton County in WA is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 12,745 violent crimes and 28,294 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 75.8 per 100k residents, which is 28.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 179.6 per 100k, 9.8% above 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 BAnnual Rate75.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents12,745 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents52 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents559 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents434 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,888 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate179.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents28,294 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate28.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents4,511 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate127.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents20,444 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate23.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,171 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 75.8 | B | 12745 | 106.2 | -28.6% |
| Property Crime | 179.6 | C | 28294 | 163.6 | +9.8% |
| Homicide | 0.9 | F | 52 | 0.5 | +78.3% |
| Rape | 3.9 | C | 559 | 3.5 | +9.1% |
| Robbery | 4.7 | B | 434 | 5.8 | -18.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.6 | A | 1888 | 22.3 | -47.8% |
| Burglary | 28.2 | C | 4511 | 24.0 | +17.3% |
| Larceny | 127.9 | C | 20444 | 116.4 | +9.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 23.5 | C | 3171 | 22.2 | +6.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Benton County Sheriff's Office
Kennewick Police Department
Kennewick, WA
Richland Police Department
Richland, WA
Prosser Police Department
Prosser, WA
West Richland Police Department
West Richland, WA