Sumner, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Sumner Police Department serves the city of Sumner, WA in Pierce County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 486 violent crimes and 2,678 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 66.2 per 100k residents, which is 37.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 473.1 per 100k, 189.2% 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 1 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 AAnnual Rate66.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents486 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate9.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents47 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents82 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate473.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,678 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate75.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents517 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate293.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,609 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate104.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents522 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 66.2 | A | 486 | 106.2 | -37.6% |
| Property Crime | 473.1 | F | 2678 | 163.6 | +189.2% |
| Robbery | 9.5 | F | 47 | 5.8 | +62.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.5 | A | 82 | 22.3 | -57.5% |
| Burglary | 75.7 | F | 517 | 24.0 | +215.0% |
| Larceny | 293.3 | F | 1609 | 116.4 | +152.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 104.1 | F | 522 | 22.2 | +369.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puyallup | 3 miles | B 90.1 | F 438.7 | Violent: 36.1% higher Property: 7.3% lower |
| Algona | 5 miles | A 31.4 | B 125.5 | Violent: 52.6% lower Property: 73.5% lower |
| Fife | 7 miles | D 159.0 | F 645.3 | Violent: 140.0% higher Property: 36.4% higher |
| Tacoma | 11 miles | F 175.5 | F 570.4 | Violent: 164.9% higher Property: 20.6% higher |
| Buckley | 11 miles | C 102.7 | B 136.9 | Violent: 55.1% higher Property: 71.1% lower |