Skagit County, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Skagit County in WA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,461 violent crimes and 12,459 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 57.9 per 100k residents, which is -45.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 298.5 per 100k, +82.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate57.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,461 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents151 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents377 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate298.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents12,459 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate20.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,524 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate266.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents9,653 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate12.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,224 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 57.9 | A | 3461 | 106.2 | -45.5% |
| Property Crime | 298.5 | F | 12459 | 163.6 | +82.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 9 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 101 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 3.2 | A | 151 | 5.8 | -45.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.9 | A | 377 | 22.3 | -78.2% |
| Burglary | 20.6 | B | 1524 | 24.0 | -14.4% |
| Larceny | 266.0 | F | 9653 | 116.4 | +128.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.0 | A | 1224 | 22.2 | -46.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Anacortes Police Department
Anacortes, WA
Mount Vernon Police Department
Mount Vernon, WA
Sedro Woolley Police Department
Sedro Woolley, WA
Burlington Police Department
Burlington, WA