Ephrata, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Ephrata Police Department serves the city of Ephrata, WA in Grant County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 525 violent crimes and 1,982 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 70.8 per 100k residents, which is 33.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 330.7 per 100k, 102.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 BAnnual Rate70.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents525 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate11.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents20 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate330.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,982 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate59.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents484 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate224.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,313 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate35.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents177 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 70.8 | B | 525 | 106.2 | -33.3% |
| Property Crime | 330.7 | F | 1982 | 163.6 | +102.1% |
| Rape | 11.8 | F | 20 | 3.5 | +233.9% |
| Burglary | 59.0 | F | 484 | 24.0 | +145.7% |
| Larceny | 224.4 | F | 1313 | 116.4 | +92.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 35.4 | D | 177 | 22.2 | +59.8% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moses Lake | 8 miles | C 122.3 | F 393.6 | Violent: 72.6% higher Property: 19.0% higher |
| Quincy | 8 miles | B 70.3 | C 175.7 | Violent: 0.8% lower Property: 46.9% lower |
| Soap Lake | 8 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 58.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 82.3% lower |
| Grand Coulee | 8 miles | C 105.9 | D 211.9 | Violent: 49.5% higher Property: 35.9% lower |
| Mattawa | 8 miles | A 20.9 | A 20.9 | Violent: 70.5% lower Property: 93.7% lower |