Benton County, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Benton County in WA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 10,488 violent crimes and 25,618 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 73.8 per 100k residents, which is -30.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 191.4 per 100k, +17.0% 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 Rate73.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents10,488 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade CAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents36 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents504 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents409 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,562 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate191.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents25,618 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate26.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,885 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate142.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents18,794 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate22.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,801 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 73.8 | B | 10488 | 106.2 | -30.6% |
| Property Crime | 191.4 | C | 25618 | 163.6 | +17.0% |
| Homicide | 0.6 | C | 36 | 0.5 | +10.3% |
| Rape | 3.6 | C | 504 | 3.5 | +2.4% |
| Robbery | 4.7 | B | 409 | 5.8 | -19.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.5 | A | 1562 | 22.3 | -48.3% |
| Burglary | 26.2 | C | 3885 | 24.0 | +9.1% |
| Larceny | 142.4 | D | 18794 | 116.4 | +22.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 22.8 | C | 2801 | 22.2 | +2.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Kennewick Police Department
Kennewick, WA
Richland Police Department
Richland, WA
Prosser Police Department
Prosser, WA
West Richland Police Department
West Richland, WA