Yakima, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Yakima Police Department serves the city of Yakima, WA in Yakima County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 9,412 violent crimes and 14,424 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 129.9 per 100k residents, which is 22.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 186.6 per 100k, 14.1% 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 22 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 DAnnual Rate129.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents9,412 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents170 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents459 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate28.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,001 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate186.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents14,424 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate28.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,551 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate134.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents9,459 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate20.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,314 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 129.9 | D | 9412 | 106.2 | +22.3% |
| Property Crime | 186.6 | C | 14424 | 163.6 | +14.1% |
| Rape | 1.0 | A | 170 | 3.5 | -70.9% |
| Robbery | 4.1 | B | 459 | 5.8 | -29.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 28.9 | D | 2001 | 22.3 | +29.7% |
| Burglary | 28.9 | D | 2551 | 24.0 | +20.1% |
| Larceny | 134.0 | C | 9459 | 116.4 | +15.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.6 | C | 2314 | 22.2 | -7.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 22 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Sikh | 1 |
| Anti-Asian | 2 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 4 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandview | 0 miles | D 143.8 | D 242.7 | Violent: 10.7% higher Property: 30.0% higher |
| Union Gap | 0 miles | A 30.9 | F 758.0 | Violent: 76.2% lower Property: 306.2% higher |
| Zillah | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | C 189.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 1.6% higher |
| Tieton | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Wapato | 0 miles | B 89.4 | D 201.2 | Violent: 31.2% lower Property: 7.8% higher |