Kittitas County, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Kittitas County in WA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,242 violent crimes and 3,417 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 47.7 per 100k residents, which is -55.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 121.3 per 100k, -25.8% 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 AAnnual Rate47.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,242 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate121.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,417 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents494 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate93.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,688 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents224 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 47.7 | A | 1242 | 106.2 | -55.1% |
| Property Crime | 121.3 | B | 3417 | 163.6 | -25.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 6 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.8 | A | 63 | 3.5 | -48.7% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 37 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 157 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 13.9 | A | 494 | 24.0 | -42.3% |
| Larceny | 93.6 | B | 2688 | 116.4 | -19.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.9 | A | 224 | 22.2 | -37.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Ellensburg Police Department
Ellensburg, WA
Cle Elum Police Department
Cle Elum, WA
Kittitas Police Department
Kittitas, WA