Vancouver, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Vancouver Police Department serves the city of Vancouver, WA in Clark County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 22,171 violent crimes and 42,660 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 215.6 per 100k residents, which is 103.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 329.8 per 100k, 101.6% 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 315 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 Rate215.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents22,171 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents787 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate10.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,147 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate35.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,519 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate329.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents42,660 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate51.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents6,094 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate209.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents26,947 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate68.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents9,359 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 215.6 | F | 22171 | 106.2 | +103.0% |
| Property Crime | 329.8 | F | 42660 | 163.6 | +101.6% |
| Rape | 4.1 | C | 787 | 3.5 | +15.4% |
| Robbery | 10.7 | F | 1147 | 5.8 | +84.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 35.2 | D | 3519 | 22.3 | +58.1% |
| Burglary | 51.5 | F | 6094 | 24.0 | +114.3% |
| Larceny | 209.0 | F | 26947 | 116.4 | +79.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 68.8 | F | 9359 | 22.2 | +210.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 315 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 5 |
| Anti-Male | 2 |
| Anti-Asian | 13 |
| Anti-White | 21 |
| Anti-Female | 3 |
| Anti-Jewish | 12 |
| Anti-Bisexual | 3 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 32 |
| Anti-Transgender | 20 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 2 |
| Anti-Other Christian | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 4 |
| Anti-Jehovah's Witness | 1 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 3 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| Anti-Physical Disability | 3 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 4 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 7 |
| Anti-Church of Jesus Christ | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 104 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 9 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 |
| Anti-Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 4 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 20 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgefield | 0 miles | A 42.8 | A 104.0 | Violent: 80.1% lower Property: 68.5% lower |
| La Center | 0 miles | A 40.8 | A 20.4 | Violent: 81.1% lower Property: 93.8% lower |
| Battle Ground | 3 miles | A 27.3 | A 99.9 | Violent: 87.4% lower Property: 69.7% lower |
| Camas | 14 miles | A 21.6 | A 53.9 | Violent: 90.0% lower Property: 83.7% lower |
| Washougal | 15 miles | A 47.4 | A 77.1 | Violent: 78.0% lower Property: 76.6% lower |