Thurston County, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Thurston County in WA is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 12,410 violent crimes and 31,085 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 83.9 per 100k residents, which is 21.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 166.7 per 100k, 1.9% 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 Rate83.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents12,410 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents478 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents723 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate18.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,372 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate166.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents31,085 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate26.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents5,423 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate124.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents21,574 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate16.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,928 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 83.9 | B | 12410 | 106.2 | -21.0% |
| Property Crime | 166.7 | C | 31085 | 163.6 | +1.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 31 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.6 | A | 478 | 3.5 | -53.7% |
| Robbery | 3.1 | A | 723 | 5.8 | -46.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.0 | B | 2372 | 22.3 | -19.0% |
| Burglary | 26.3 | C | 5423 | 24.0 | +9.7% |
| Larceny | 124.1 | C | 21574 | 116.4 | +6.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.0 | B | 3928 | 22.2 | -27.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Thurston County Sheriff's Office
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