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Crime rate in Walla Walla, Washington (WA): murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, auto thefts, arson, law enforcement employees, police officers, crime map


City-Data.com crime index in Walla Walla, WA compared to other U.S. cities

Crime rate in Walla Walla, WA

The 2022 crime rate in Walla Walla, WA is 287 (City-Data.com crime index), which is comparable to the U.S. average. It was higher than in 86.5% U.S. cities. The 2022 Walla Walla crime rate rose by 44% compared to 2021. The number of homicides stood at 2 - an increase of 1 compared to 2021. In the last 5 years Walla Walla has seen decreasing violent crime and decline of property crime.
See how dangerous Walla Walla, WA is compared to the nearest cities:
(Note: Higher means more crime)
Walla Walla:

286.9
College Place:

123.9
Milton-Freewater:

245.7
Pendleton:

257.9
Pasco:

247.4
Kennewick:

406.2
Pilot Rock:

202.0
Stanfield:

99.4
Richland:

303.5
City-Data.com crime index
Crime rates in Walla Walla by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
3
(9.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(3.1)
4
(12.5)
2
(6.2)
1
(3.1)
0
(0.0)
2
(6.1)
1
(3.0)
1
(3.0)
2
(5.9)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
34
(110.9)
19
(59.9)
22
(68.3)
15
(46.2)
13
(40.8)
22
(69.1)
18
(56.4)
23
(71.2)
30
(93.2)
28
(85.1)
36
(108.9)
24
(72.9)
26
(78.4)
27
(79.6)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
16
(52.2)
23
(72.5)
20
(62.1)
18
(55.4)
14
(43.9)
12
(37.7)
23
(72.0)
17
(52.6)
24
(74.6)
12
(36.5)
16
(48.4)
11
(33.4)
7
(21.1)
10
(29.5)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
60
(195.7)
75
(236.4)
85
(263.7)
79
(243.4)
70
(219.5)
70
(219.9)
130
(407.0)
80
(247.5)
90
(279.6)
88
(267.4)
68
(205.8)
53
(160.9)
59
(178.0)
87
(256.6)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
302
(985.1)
229
(721.7)
244
(757.1)
274
(844.0)
228
(715.0)
268
(841.9)
249
(779.6)
233
(720.8)
148
(459.8)
164
(498.4)
161
(487.2)
127
(385.5)
86
(259.4)
206
(607.7)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
1,065
(3,474)
1,005
(3,167)
1,104
(3,425)
1,101
(3,392)
1,093
(3,428)
1,201
(3,773)
1,187
(3,716)
1,043
(3,227)
919
(2,855)
979
(2,975)
820
(2,481)
582
(1,767)
485
(1,463)
741
(2,186)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
54
(176.1)
57
(179.6)
35
(108.6)
71
(218.7)
69
(216.4)
94
(295.3)
96
(300.6)
99
(306.3)
66
(205.0)
60
(182.3)
77
(233.0)
50
(151.8)
50
(150.8)
90
(265.5)
Arson
(per 100,000)
11
(35.9)
6
(18.9)
11
(34.1)
11
(33.9)
11
(34.5)
19
(59.7)
17
(53.2)
17
(52.6)
11
(34.2)
15
(45.6)
5
(15.1)
7
(21.2)
6
(18.1)
18
(53.1)
City-Data.com crime index365.5308.5343.3314.5294.1350.3400.4338.6321.8301.0306.9216.3199.4286.9

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.




According to our research of Washington and other state lists, there were 15 registered sex offenders living in Walla Walla, Washington as of May 14, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Walla Walla is 2,195 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.



Violent crime rate in 2022
Walla Walla:

234.5
U.S. Average:

219.8

Violent crime rate in 2021
Walla Walla:

184.0
U.S. Average:

224.8

Violent crime rate in 2020
Walla Walla:

176.1
U.S. Average:

228.2

Violent crime rate in 2019
Walla Walla:

248.1
U.S. Average:

219.9

Violent crime rate in 2018
Walla Walla:

237.0
U.S. Average:

221.2

Violent crime rate in 2017
Walla Walla:

276.5
U.S. Average:

226.2

Violent crime rate in 2016
Walla Walla:

233.6
U.S. Average:

227.3

Violent crime rate in 2015
Walla Walla:

320.9
U.S. Average:

219.3

Violent crime rate in 2014
Walla Walla:

204.2
U.S. Average:

211.1

Violent crime rate in 2013
Walla Walla:

172.5
U.S. Average:

214.2

Violent crime rate in 2012
Walla Walla:

195.6
U.S. Average:

187.4

Violent crime rate in 2011
Walla Walla:

249.8
U.S. Average:

187.1

Violent crime rate in 2010
Walla Walla:

214.3
U.S. Average:

195.7

Violent crime rate in 2009
Walla Walla:

234.8
U.S. Average:

208.9

Violent crime rate in 2008
Walla Walla:

272.5
U.S. Average:

222.5

Violent crime rate in 2007
Walla Walla:

205.1
U.S. Average:

229.1

Violent crime rate in 2006
Walla Walla:

241.5
U.S. Average:

232.6

Violent crime rate in 2005
Walla Walla:

254.0
U.S. Average:

227.0

Property crime rate in 2022
Walla Walla:

270.7
U.S. Average:

166.5

Property crime rate in 2021
Walla Walla:

147.6
U.S. Average:

157.8

Property crime rate in 2020
Walla Walla:

188.2
U.S. Average:

169.6

Property crime rate in 2019
Walla Walla:

256.5
U.S. Average:

179.7

Property crime rate in 2018
Walla Walla:

275.8
U.S. Average:

190.2

Property crime rate in 2017
Walla Walla:

265.5
U.S. Average:

206.4

Property crime rate in 2016
Walla Walla:

351.4
U.S. Average:

216.6

Property crime rate in 2015
Walla Walla:

386.8
U.S. Average:

221.5

Property crime rate in 2014
Walla Walla:

401.3
U.S. Average:

230.8

Property crime rate in 2013
Walla Walla:

346.8
U.S. Average:

250.4

Property crime rate in 2012
Walla Walla:

371.2
U.S. Average:

267.3

Property crime rate in 2011
Walla Walla:

339.0
U.S. Average:

273.5

Property crime rate in 2010
Walla Walla:

329.6
U.S. Average:

276.4

Property crime rate in 2009
Walla Walla:

397.1
U.S. Average:

285.6

Property crime rate in 2008
Walla Walla:

376.9
U.S. Average:

302.2

Property crime rate in 2007
Walla Walla:

366.8
U.S. Average:

309.2

Property crime rate in 2006
Walla Walla:

300.9
U.S. Average:

317.3

Property crime rate in 2005
Walla Walla:

323.9
U.S. Average:

322.3
Murders per 100,000 population
Rapes per 100,000 population
Robberies per 100,000 population
Assaults per 100,000 population
Burglaries per 100,000 population
Thefts per 100,000 population
Auto thefts per 100,000 population
Arson per 100,000 population

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 77 (48 officers - 46 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.45
Washington average:

1.35

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 77 (47 officers - 45 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.43
Washington average:

1.43

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 72 (43 officers - 41 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.30
Washington average:

1.45

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 77 (47 officers - 45 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.43
Washington average:

1.44

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2017, including police officers: 77 (47 officers - 45 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.46
Washington average:

1.45

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2016, including police officers: 71 (46 officers - 44 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.42
Washington average:

1.45

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2015, including police officers: 70 (43 officers - 41 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.35
Washington average:

1.45

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2014, including police officers: 67 (40 officers - 38 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.26
Washington average:

1.47

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2013, including police officers: 69 (41 officers - 39 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.29
Washington average:

1.47

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2012, including police officers: 69 (41 officers - 39 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.26
Washington average:

1.47

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 70 (42 officers - 40 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.30
Washington average:

1.51

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 75 (45 officers - 43 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.42
Washington average:

1.55

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2009, including police officers: 75 (45 officers - 43 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.47
Washington average:

1.56

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2008, including police officers: 73 (44 officers - 43 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.43
Washington average:

1.62

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2007, including police officers: 73 (44 officers - 43 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.42
Washington average:

1.60

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2006, including police officers: 74 (44 officers - 43 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.40
Washington average:

1.57

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2005, including police officers: 71 (44 officers - 42 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.43
Washington average:

1.61

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2004, including police officers: 75 (46 officers - 44 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.51
Washington average:

1.59

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2003, including police officers: 69 (43 officers - 41 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.43
Washington average:

1.62

Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in Walla Walla, WA
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Officers
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Civilians

Zip codes: 99362.