Cowlitz County, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cowlitz County in WA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,750 violent crimes and 9,563 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 68.6 per 100k residents, which is -35.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 190.2 per 100k, +16.3% 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 AAnnual Rate68.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,750 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade DAnnual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents14 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents212 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents164 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents421 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate190.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents9,563 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate46.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,476 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate137.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,995 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,019 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 68.6 | A | 4750 | 106.2 | -35.4% |
| Property Crime | 190.2 | C | 9563 | 163.6 | +16.3% |
| Homicide | 0.7 | D | 14 | 0.5 | +24.3% |
| Rape | 4.0 | C | 212 | 3.5 | +12.0% |
| Robbery | 4.6 | B | 164 | 5.8 | -20.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.3 | A | 421 | 22.3 | -94.0% |
| Burglary | 46.5 | F | 1476 | 24.0 | +93.6% |
| Larceny | 137.1 | C | 6995 | 116.4 | +17.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.6 | A | 1019 | 22.2 | -70.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Kelso Police Department
Kelso, WA
Longview Police Department
Longview, WA
Castle Rock Police Department
Castle Rock, WA
Kalama Police Department
Kalama, WA