Pierce County, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Pierce County in WA is served by 16 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 39,026 violent crimes and 120,737 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 81.7 per 100k residents, which is -23.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 324.6 per 100k, +98.4% 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 BAnnual Rate81.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents39,026 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents187 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,216 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents3,933 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate28.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents12,158 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate324.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents120,737 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate47.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents16,935 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate179.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents72,763 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate97.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents29,862 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 81.7 | B | 39026 | 106.2 | -23.1% |
| Property Crime | 324.6 | F | 120737 | 163.6 | +98.4% |
| Homicide | 0.1 | A | 187 | 0.5 | -84.2% |
| Rape | 1.2 | A | 1216 | 3.5 | -66.9% |
| Robbery | 5.9 | C | 3933 | 5.8 | +2.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 28.7 | D | 12158 | 22.3 | +28.9% |
| Burglary | 47.2 | F | 16935 | 24.0 | +96.5% |
| Larceny | 179.2 | D | 72763 | 116.4 | +54.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 97.2 | F | 29862 | 22.2 | +338.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Puyallup Police Department
Puyallup, WA
Sumner Police Department
Sumner, WA
Tacoma Police Department
Tacoma, WA
Buckley Police Department
Buckley, WA
Eatonville Police Department
Eatonville, WA
Fife Police Department
Fife, WA
Roy Police Department
Roy, WA
Steilacoom Police Department
Steilacoom, WA
Orting Police Department
Orting, WA
Bonney Lake Police Department
Bonney Lake, WA
Dupont Police Department
Dupont, WA
Fircrest Police Department
Fircrest, WA
Gig Harbor Police Department
Gig Harbor, WA
Ruston Police Department
Ruston, WA
Lakewood Police Department
Lakewood, WA
Edgewood Police Department
Edgewood, WA