Kitsap County, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Kitsap County in WA is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 16,567 violent crimes and 28,479 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 69.1 per 100k residents, which is 35.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 179.2 per 100k, 9.5% above 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 Rate69.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents16,567 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents729 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents435 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate14.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,615 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate179.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents28,479 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate28.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents5,198 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate104.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents19,033 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate43.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,095 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 69.1 | B | 16567 | 106.2 | -35.0% |
| Property Crime | 179.2 | C | 28479 | 163.6 | +9.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 29 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.8 | B | 729 | 3.5 | -19.7% |
| Robbery | 3.1 | A | 435 | 5.8 | -46.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.7 | B | 2615 | 22.3 | -34.1% |
| Burglary | 28.3 | C | 5198 | 24.0 | +17.7% |
| Larceny | 104.3 | B | 19033 | 116.4 | -10.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 43.0 | F | 4095 | 22.2 | +93.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Kitsap County Sheriff's Office
Bremerton Police Department
Bremerton, WA
Port Orchard Police Department
Port Orchard, WA
Poulsbo Police Department
Poulsbo, WA
Bainbridge Island Police Department
Bainbridge Island, WA