Port Angeles, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Port Angeles Police Department serves the city of Port Angeles, WA in Clallam County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,097 violent crimes and 3,200 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 174.2 per 100k residents, which is 64.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 219.0 per 100k, 33.9% 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 8 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 FAnnual Rate174.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,097 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents162 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents69 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate39.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents399 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate219.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,200 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate29.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents565 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate169.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,307 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents282 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 174.2 | F | 2097 | 106.2 | +64.0% |
| Property Crime | 219.0 | D | 3200 | 163.6 | +33.9% |
| Rape | 5.0 | D | 162 | 3.5 | +40.8% |
| Robbery | 5.0 | B | 69 | 5.8 | -14.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 39.8 | F | 399 | 22.3 | +78.9% |
| Burglary | 29.9 | D | 565 | 24.0 | +24.3% |
| Larceny | 169.2 | D | 2307 | 116.4 | +45.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.0 | A | 282 | 22.2 | -55.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 8 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Female | 1 |
| Anti-Catholic | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forks | 21 miles | C 102.5 | B 128.1 | Violent: 41.2% lower Property: 41.5% lower |
| Sequim | 21 miles | C 106.5 | C 153.9 | Violent: 38.8% lower Property: 29.7% lower |
| Port Townsend | 22 miles | B 85.8 | C 152.4 | Violent: 50.8% lower Property: 30.4% lower |
| Langley | 35 miles | B 87.1 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 50.0% lower Property: N/A |
| Oak Harbor | 38 miles | A 45.3 | A 61.7 | Violent: 74.0% lower Property: 71.8% lower |