Island County, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Island County in WA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,985 violent crimes and 3,388 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 59.4 per 100k residents, which is 44.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 44.6 per 100k, 72.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 AAnnual Rate59.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,985 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents74 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents261 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate44.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,388 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents886 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate30.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,159 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents325 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 59.4 | A | 1985 | 106.2 | -44.0% |
| Property Crime | 44.6 | A | 3388 | 163.6 | -72.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.9 | A | 74 | 3.5 | -45.7% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 13 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.5 | A | 261 | 22.3 | -88.9% |
| Burglary | 10.4 | A | 886 | 24.0 | -56.7% |
| Larceny | 30.4 | A | 2159 | 116.4 | -73.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.8 | A | 325 | 22.2 | -82.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Island County Sheriff's Office
Oak Harbor Police Department
Oak Harbor, WA
Langley Police Department
Langley, WA