West Richland, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The West Richland Police Department serves the city of West Richland, WA in Benton County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 514 violent crimes and 797 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 37.7 per 100k residents, which is 64.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 53.9 per 100k, 67.0% below 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 2 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade CLarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 37.7 | A | 514 | 106.2 | -64.5% |
| Property Crime | 53.9 | A | 797 | 163.6 | -67.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.8 | A | 64 | 22.3 | -51.6% |
| Burglary | 27.0 | C | 180 | 24.0 | +12.2% |
| Larceny | 27.0 | A | 546 | 116.4 | -76.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland | 3 miles | C 112.8 | D 225.7 | Violent: 198.9% higher Property: 318.5% higher |
| Kennewick | 12 miles | D 144.5 | F 327.7 | Violent: 282.8% higher Property: 507.8% higher |
| Pasco | 12 miles | B 72.3 | D 230.5 | Violent: 91.5% higher Property: 327.5% higher |
| Prosser | 22 miles | N/A 0.0 | C 158.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 194.0% higher |
| Connell | 26 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |