Chehalis, Washington Crime Rate
5 years of data (2020–2024) · Population: 7,603
Key Insights
- →Chehalis has a safety grade of C with a violent crime rate of 381.4 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 17.9% from the previous year.
- →Crime trajectory: volatile — based on 5 years of data.
- →Safer than 19% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.10 (below national average).
Violent Crime Rate
381.4
+17.9% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
3919.5
298 total
vs National Avg
↑ 6%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 29
Murder0
Rape3
Robbery8
Aggravated Assault18
Property Crime: 298
Burglary36
Larceny-Theft242
Motor Vehicle Theft20
Arson1
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,603 | 29 | 381.4 | 0 | 298 | 3919.5 |
| 2023 | 7,728 | 25 | 323.5 | 0 | 422 | 5460.7 |
| 2022 | 7,870 | 24 | 305.0 | 0 | 538 | 6836.1 |
| 2021 | 7,885 | 39 | 494.6 | 1 | 493 | 6252.4 |
| 2020 | 7,700 | 20 | 259.7 | 0 | 440 | 5714.3 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
C
Safety Grade for Chehalis
Based on violent crime rate of 381.4 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
Safety Percentile
Safer than 19% of cities
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National Arrest Demographics
The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.