Whatcom County, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Whatcom County in WA is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 9,163 violent crimes and 29,708 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 43.2 per 100k residents, which is 59.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 125.2 per 100k, 23.5% below 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 Rate43.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents9,163 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents365 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents576 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,646 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate125.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents29,708 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents4,612 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate92.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents22,790 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,182 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 43.2 | A | 9163 | 106.2 | -59.4% |
| Property Crime | 125.2 | B | 29708 | 163.6 | -23.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 33 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.3 | A | 365 | 3.5 | -61.9% |
| Robbery | 0.9 | A | 576 | 5.8 | -84.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.7 | A | 1646 | 22.3 | -79.1% |
| Burglary | 16.5 | B | 4612 | 24.0 | -31.3% |
| Larceny | 92.6 | B | 22790 | 116.4 | -20.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.0 | B | 2182 | 22.2 | -32.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Whatcom County Sheriff's Office
Bellingham Police Department
Bellingham, WA
Blaine Police Department
Blaine, WA
Everson Police Department
Everson, WA
Ferndale Police Department
Ferndale, WA
Lynden Police Department
Lynden, WA
Sumas Police Department
Sumas, WA