Selah, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Selah Police Department serves the city of Selah, WA in Yakima County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 314 violent crimes and 774 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 57.3 per 100k residents, which is 46.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 160.4 per 100k, 1.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 AAnnual Rate57.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents314 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate160.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents774 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate34.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents116 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate126.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents585 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 57.3 | A | 314 | 106.2 | -46.1% |
| Property Crime | 160.4 | C | 774 | 163.6 | -1.9% |
| Burglary | 34.4 | D | 116 | 24.0 | +43.1% |
| Larceny | 126.1 | C | 585 | 116.4 | +8.3% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandview | 16 miles | D 143.8 | D 242.7 | Violent: 151.0% higher Property: 51.3% higher |
| Union Gap | 16 miles | A 30.9 | F 758.0 | Violent: 46.0% lower Property: 372.5% higher |
| Yakima | 16 miles | D 129.9 | C 186.6 | Violent: 126.7% higher Property: 16.3% higher |
| Zillah | 16 miles | N/A 0.0 | C 189.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 18.2% higher |
| Tieton | 16 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |