Lewis County, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lewis County in WA is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,397 violent crimes and 6,031 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 57.6 per 100k residents, which is -45.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 187.1 per 100k, +14.3% 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 AAnnual Rate57.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,397 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents14 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents98 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents89 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate187.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,031 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate25.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents864 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate153.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,636 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents506 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 57.6 | A | 2397 | 106.2 | -45.8% |
| Property Crime | 187.1 | C | 6031 | 163.6 | +14.3% |
| Homicide | 0.9 | F | 14 | 0.5 | +64.2% |
| Rape | 1.8 | A | 98 | 3.5 | -50.5% |
| Robbery | 3.0 | A | 89 | 5.8 | -47.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 254 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 25.0 | C | 864 | 24.0 | +4.2% |
| Larceny | 153.4 | D | 4636 | 116.4 | +31.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.6 | A | 506 | 22.2 | -61.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Centralia Police Department
Centralia, WA
Chehalis Police Department
Chehalis, WA
Morton Police Department
Morton, WA
Napavine Police Department
Napavine, WA
Toledo Police Department
Toledo, WA
Winlock Police Department
Winlock, WA