Jefferson County, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Jefferson County in WA is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 443 violent crimes and 830 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 85.8 per 100k residents, which is -19.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 152.4 per 100k, -6.8% below 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 BAnnual Rate85.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents443 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate9.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents15 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate19.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents91 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate152.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents830 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate28.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents150 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate123.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents611 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 85.8 | B | 443 | 106.2 | -19.3% |
| Property Crime | 152.4 | C | 830 | 163.6 | -6.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 9.5 | F | 15 | 3.5 | +169.5% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 9 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 19.1 | B | 91 | 22.3 | -14.4% |
| Burglary | 28.6 | C | 150 | 24.0 | +18.9% |
| Larceny | 123.9 | C | 611 | 116.4 | +6.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 57 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Port Townsend Police Department
Port Townsend, WA