Kennewick, WA Crime


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Kennewick, Washington has seen a decrease in both violent and property crime rates in recent years, with a violent crime rate of 16.3, lower than the national average of 22.7, and a property crime rate of 43, higher than the US average of 35.4. This improvement in crime statistics can be attributed to the efforts of local law enforcement agencies and community organizations working together to create a safer environment for its residents. Despite this progress, crimes such as theft and assault still occur in Kennewick, reminding us that there is always room for improvement and the need to remain vigilant in keeping our community safe. However, with the continued efforts and collaboration between law enforcement and the community, we can continue to see a decline in crime rates and a safer city for all.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Kennewick violent crime is 16.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Kennewick property crime is 43.0. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Kennewick, WA Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000369.71.950.173.2244.55421.5833.64216.3371.6
2001381.51.839.679.22615426.2734.34272.6419.3
2002316.13.639.169.3204.24746.4822.13483.9440.4
2003355.35.139.354.7256.24664.8845.53569.9249.4
2004363.16.75068.3238.25313.71034.43939.4339.8
2005352.96.642.757.4246.25169.7858.33955.2356.1
2006477.13.245.153.2375.54272.7780.13212.2280.4
2007373.71.660.249.1262.93740.55402948.7251.8
2008373.41.660.463.6247.93785.2649.92876.2259
2009381.2057.851.6271.83612549.92830.9231.2
2010348.9036.556.9255.53674.4566.42924183.9
20113012.73646.6215.83500.4538.12738.5223.8
2012297.51.342.945.5207.93081.7584.62332165
2013313.72.644.456.2210.43238.9580.32452206.5
2014245.56.543.953142.23126.1600.92336.5188.7
2015198.23.853.730.71102842.2444.92250.2147
2016229.21.338.846.3142.82823.3369.52219.5234.2
2017261.41.236.872.4150.92733.8376.72125.2231.9
2018191.13.643.542.3101.62571.1354.32031.8185
2019300.92.464.258.31762958.2449.62268.3240.3

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Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
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per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
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Born here and lived most of my 48 years here. If people haven't gotten out and explored the versatility of this place to entertain a population at my levels and options  More

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I have lived here a few years and it’s the worst place I’ve ever been. The “ nice weather” people refer to is 100 degree hot can’t even stand outside at 9am without  More

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Over 4 years ago

I’ve lived here for 30 years. Very good place to live. Three major rivers meet here. The Columbia, Snake and Yakima rivers. So if you like fishing or boating it’s a  More

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