Whitman County, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Whitman County in WA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 994 violent crimes and 1,463 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 16.1 per 100k residents, which is -84.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 35.8 per 100k, -78.1% 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 Rate16.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents994 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents86 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents108 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate35.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,463 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents271 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate32.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,129 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents59 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 16.1 | A | 994 | 106.2 | -84.9% |
| Property Crime | 35.8 | A | 1463 | 163.6 | -78.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.8 | A | 86 | 3.5 | -78.4% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 18 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.5 | A | 108 | 22.3 | -93.1% |
| Burglary | 2.3 | A | 271 | 24.0 | -90.4% |
| Larceny | 32.7 | A | 1129 | 116.4 | -71.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.8 | A | 59 | 22.2 | -96.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Colfax Police Department
Colfax, WA
Pullman Police Department
Pullman, WA
Garfield Police Department
Garfield, WA
Palouse Police Department
Palouse, WA