Kennewick, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Kennewick Police Department serves the city of Kennewick, WA in Benton County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 6,128 violent crimes and 15,574 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 144.5 per 100k residents, which is 36.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 327.7 per 100k, 100.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 10 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 DAnnual Rate144.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,128 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents22 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate8.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents284 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate9.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents289 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate16.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents951 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate327.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents15,574 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate25.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,289 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate227.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents11,267 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate74.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,923 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 144.5 | D | 6128 | 106.2 | +36.0% |
| Property Crime | 327.7 | F | 15574 | 163.6 | +100.3% |
| Homicide | 2.4 | F | 22 | 0.5 | +341.0% |
| Rape | 8.2 | F | 284 | 3.5 | +132.4% |
| Robbery | 9.4 | F | 289 | 5.8 | +61.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.4 | B | 951 | 22.3 | -26.1% |
| Burglary | 25.8 | C | 2289 | 24.0 | +7.5% |
| Larceny | 227.9 | F | 11267 | 116.4 | +95.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 74.0 | F | 1923 | 22.2 | +233.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 10 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Sikh | 1 |
| Anti-White | 4 |
| Anti-Protestant | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasco | 3 miles | B 72.3 | D 230.5 | Violent: 50.0% lower Property: 29.7% lower |
| Richland | 9 miles | C 112.8 | D 225.7 | Violent: 21.9% lower Property: 31.1% lower |
| West Richland | 12 miles | A 37.7 | A 53.9 | Violent: 73.9% lower Property: 83.5% lower |
| Connell | 25 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Prosser | 31 miles | N/A 0.0 | C 158.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 51.6% lower |