Walla Walla, WA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Walla Walla Police Department serves the city of Walla Walla, WA in Walla Walla County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,651 violent crimes and 4,343 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 51.3 per 100k residents, which is 51.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 144.8 per 100k, 11.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 10 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 A
Annual Rate51.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,651 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade B
Annual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents137 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate6.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents358 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate144.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,343 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate15.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents720 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate111.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,208 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate15.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents353 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime51.3A1651106.2-51.7%
Property Crime144.8B4343163.6-11.5%
Rape3.0B1373.5-14.6%
Aggravated Assault6.0A35822.3-72.9%
Burglary15.1A72024.0-37.2%
Larceny111.6C3208116.4-4.1%
Motor Vehicle Theft15.1B35322.2-32.0%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 10 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Jewish 1
Anti-Catholic 1
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 1
Anti-Black or African American 1
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry 3
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Pasco 38 miles
B 72.3
D 230.5
Violent: 40.9% higher
Property: 59.2% higher
Kennewick 38 miles
D 144.5
F 327.7
Violent: 181.7% higher
Property: 126.3% higher
Connell 42 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Richland 47 miles
C 112.8
D 225.7
Violent: 120.0% higher
Property: 55.8% higher
West Richland 50 miles
A 37.7
A 53.9
Violent: 26.4% lower
Property: 62.8% lower