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Sunnyside, WA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Sunnyside Police Department serves the city of Sunnyside, WA in Yakima County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,250 violent crimes and 2,916 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 86.1 per 100k residents, which is 18.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 276.9 per 100k, 69.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 B
Annual Rate86.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,250 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate6.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents170 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate276.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,916 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate43.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents385 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate178.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,025 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate55.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents501 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime86.1B1250106.2-18.9%
Property Crime276.9F2916163.6+69.2%
Aggravated Assault6.2A17022.3-72.4%
Burglary43.1F38524.0+79.2%
Larceny178.4D2025116.4+53.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft55.4F50122.2+149.8%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Asian 2
Anti-White 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Toppenish 14 miles
B 69.4
F 277.6
Violent: 19.4% lower
Property: 0.3% higher
Prosser 15 miles
N/A 0.0
C 158.5
Violent: N/A
Property: 42.8% lower
Selah 33 miles
A 57.3
C 160.4
Violent: 33.5% lower
Property: 42.1% lower
West Richland 33 miles
A 37.7
A 53.9
Violent: 56.2% lower
Property: 80.5% lower
Grandview 35 miles
D 143.8
D 242.7
Violent: 66.9% higher
Property: 12.4% lower