King County, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
King County in WA is served by 33 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 116,641 violent crimes and 397,718 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 56.1 per 100k residents, which is -47.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 262.0 per 100k, +60.2% 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 AAnnual Rate56.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents116,641 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents463 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents3,664 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents13,058 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents24,715 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate262.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents397,718 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate34.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents73,054 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate168.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents254,743 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate58.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents68,270 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
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Violent Crime | 56.1 | A | 116641 | 106.2 | -47.1% |
Property Crime | 262.0 | F | 397718 | 163.6 | +60.2% |
Homicide | 0.1 | A | 463 | 0.5 | -75.7% |
Rape | 1.8 | A | 3664 | 3.5 | -49.3% |
Robbery | 6.2 | C | 13058 | 5.8 | +5.7% |
Aggravated Assault | 7.8 | A | 24715 | 22.3 | -64.8% |
Burglary | 34.4 | D | 73054 | 24.0 | +43.2% |
Larceny | 168.3 | D | 254743 | 116.4 | +44.7% |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 58.9 | F | 68270 | 22.2 | +165.6% |