Pasco, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Pasco Police Department serves the city of Pasco, WA in Franklin County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 4,134 violent crimes and 8,390 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 72.3 per 100k residents, which is 32.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 230.5 per 100k, 40.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 7 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 Rate72.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,134 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate7.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents257 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents649 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate230.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,390 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate27.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,282 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate140.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,641 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate62.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,391 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 72.3 | B | 4134 | 106.2 | -32.0% |
| Property Crime | 230.5 | D | 8390 | 163.6 | +40.9% |
| Robbery | 7.5 | D | 257 | 5.8 | +28.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.0 | A | 649 | 22.3 | -55.2% |
| Burglary | 27.4 | C | 1282 | 24.0 | +14.1% |
| Larceny | 140.8 | D | 5641 | 116.4 | +21.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 62.3 | F | 1391 | 22.2 | +181.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 7 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick | 3 miles | D 144.5 | F 327.7 | Violent: 99.9% higher Property: 42.2% higher |
| Richland | 9 miles | C 112.8 | D 225.7 | Violent: 56.1% higher Property: 2.1% lower |
| West Richland | 12 miles | A 37.7 | A 53.9 | Violent: 47.8% lower Property: 76.6% lower |
| Connell | 23 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Prosser | 32 miles | N/A 0.0 | C 158.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 31.2% lower |