Grays Harbor County, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Grays Harbor County in WA is served by 10 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,285 violent crimes and 6,816 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 84.2 per 100k residents, which is 20.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 145.8 per 100k, 10.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 Rate84.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,285 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents195 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents413 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate145.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,816 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,474 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate122.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,612 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents661 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 84.2 | B | 4285 | 106.2 | -20.7% |
| Property Crime | 145.8 | B | 6816 | 163.6 | -10.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 14 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.6 | A | 195 | 3.5 | -83.5% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 86 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.8 | A | 413 | 22.3 | -60.6% |
| Burglary | 13.6 | A | 1474 | 24.0 | -43.3% |
| Larceny | 122.2 | C | 4612 | 116.4 | +5.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.9 | A | 661 | 22.2 | -55.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Grays Harbor County Sheriff's Office
Aberdeen Police Department
Aberdeen, WA
Elma Police Department
Elma, WA
Hoquiam Police Department
Hoquiam, WA
McCleary Police Department
Mccleary, WA
Montesano Police Department
Montesano, WA
Cosmopolis Police Department
Cosmopolis, WA
Oakville Police Department
Oakville, WA
Ocean Shores Police Department
Ocean Shores, WA
Westport Police Department
Westport, WA