Whatcom County, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Whatcom County in WA is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,773 violent crimes and 25,716 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 44.0 per 100k residents, which is -58.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 137.0 per 100k, -16.3% below 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 AAnnual Rate44.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,773 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents212 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents538 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,162 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate137.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents25,716 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate17.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,563 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate102.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents20,259 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate16.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,793 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 44.0 | A | 6773 | 106.2 | -58.6% |
| Property Crime | 137.0 | B | 25716 | 163.6 | -16.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 18 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.0 | A | 212 | 3.5 | -70.9% |
| Robbery | 1.1 | A | 538 | 5.8 | -81.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.4 | A | 1162 | 22.3 | -80.4% |
| Burglary | 17.1 | B | 3563 | 24.0 | -28.9% |
| Larceny | 102.1 | B | 20259 | 116.4 | -12.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.6 | B | 1793 | 22.2 | -25.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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