Thurston County, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Thurston County in WA is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 8,591 violent crimes and 23,613 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 94.0 per 100k residents, which is -11.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 186.2 per 100k, +13.8% 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 Rate94.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents8,591 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents347 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents604 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate20.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,443 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate186.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents23,613 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate28.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,365 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate140.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents17,277 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,863 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 94.0 | B | 8591 | 106.2 | -11.5% |
| Property Crime | 186.2 | C | 23613 | 163.6 | +13.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 13 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.8 | A | 347 | 3.5 | -48.4% |
| Robbery | 3.6 | A | 604 | 5.8 | -37.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 20.3 | C | 1443 | 22.3 | -9.0% |
| Burglary | 28.0 | C | 3365 | 24.0 | +16.7% |
| Larceny | 140.4 | D | 17277 | 116.4 | +20.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.4 | B | 2863 | 22.2 | -21.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Olympia Police Department
Olympia, WA
Tumwater Police Department
Tumwater, WA
Lacey Police Department
Lacey, WA
Tenino Police Department
Tenino, WA
Yelm Police Department
Yelm, WA