Ellensburg, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Ellensburg Police Department serves the city of Ellensburg, WA in Kittitas County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,067 violent crimes and 2,919 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 81.7 per 100k residents, which is 23.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 179.7 per 100k, 9.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. 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 Rate81.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,067 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents57 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate179.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,919 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents403 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate157.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,338 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents168 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 81.7 | B | 1067 | 106.2 | -23.1% |
| Property Crime | 179.7 | C | 2919 | 163.6 | +9.8% |
| Rape | 5.4 | D | 57 | 3.5 | +53.8% |
| Burglary | 10.9 | A | 403 | 24.0 | -54.7% |
| Larceny | 157.9 | D | 2338 | 116.4 | +35.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.9 | A | 168 | 22.2 | -50.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kittitas | 11 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Cle Elum | 23 miles | A 61.4 | C 184.3 | Violent: 24.8% lower Property: 2.6% higher |
| Selah | 24 miles | A 57.3 | C 160.4 | Violent: 29.8% lower Property: 10.7% lower |
| East Wenatchee | 32 miles | A 50.0 | C 164.2 | Violent: 38.8% lower Property: 8.6% lower |
| Grandview | 38 miles | D 143.8 | D 242.7 | Violent: 76.1% higher Property: 35.1% higher |