Yakima County, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Yakima County in WA is served by 10 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 13,003 violent crimes and 24,950 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 60.7 per 100k residents, which is -42.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 233.3 per 100k, +42.6% 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 AAnnual Rate60.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents13,003 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents266 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents637 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,518 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate233.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents24,950 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate40.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents4,274 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate174.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents16,650 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,890 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 60.7 | A | 13003 | 106.2 | -42.9% |
| Property Crime | 233.3 | D | 24950 | 163.6 | +42.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 81 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.1 | A | 266 | 3.5 | -97.1% |
| Robbery | 2.7 | A | 637 | 5.8 | -53.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.4 | A | 2518 | 22.3 | -40.0% |
| Burglary | 40.0 | F | 4274 | 24.0 | +66.6% |
| Larceny | 174.4 | D | 16650 | 116.4 | +49.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.7 | B | 3890 | 22.2 | -20.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Grandview Police Department
Grandview, WA
Sunnyside Police Department
Sunnyside, WA
Toppenish Police Department
Toppenish, WA
Union Gap Police Department
Union Gap, WA
Yakima Police Department
Yakima, WA
Zillah Police Department
Zillah, WA
Selah Police Department
Selah, WA
Tieton Police Department
Tieton, WA
Wapato Police Department
Wapato, WA
Moxee Police Department
Moxee, WA