Preliminary data suggest that rates for violent and property crimes in Washington state fell in 2025, continuing the decline that began two years ago. That was the big takeaway in a briefing for state ...
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Crime experts presented the latest statistics to Washington state legislators, revealing that while crime rates continue to decrease, the state has not returned to pre-pandemic levels ...
WASPC reports total crime fell 8.4% in 2024 vs. 2023, with drops in violent categories. Crimes against society rose 32% in that time. Animal cruelty spiked 148% since 2019. Washington added net 310 ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The FBI released its annual data on violent crime, and despite nationwide drops, Washington state reported an increase. From 2019-2024, the national murder rate dropped by around 3% ...