Washington Home Security and Property Crime Statistics

Washington Crime Stats

Breaking down burglary, larceny, and motor vehicle theft data throughout Washington, statewide, our researchers have analyzed property crime rates to help you decide your security and safety strategy. Check out the stats gathered by our research team below.

Burglary in Washington

Break-ins and burglary in Washington dropped 43% through 15 years. It plummeted from 60,343 to 34,540 incidents. The peak also wasn’t too far off from the starting numbers – 60,725 burglaries, which happened in the eighth year of the observation period. Overall, the Evergreen State’s progress reflects home security improvements in the state.

Larceny in Washington

Washington experienced a 27% reduction in theft, with numbers falling from 198,031 to 145,282. Still, larceny comprises approximately 71% of all property crime in the Evergreen State. The good news is that while the decline has been slow, it’s been steady. The peak happened in the first year of our observation period, and the numbers have been going down since.

Car Theft in Washington

Auto theft in Washington dropped by half, making it the most-improved property crime in the state. Like larceny, auto theft incidents in Washington have been declining steadily. With 49,287 cases in the first year, the final year numbers show only 24,402 incidents. Across the state, Seattle showed particular improvement in vehicle recovery rates.

Find Home Security Systems in Washington

Besides property crime rates, our team gathered data on the most popular home security providers in Washington, including top-rated nationally available companies and local providers. Select your city or the nearest location below and find out your available home security options, our SecureScore ratings for them, and our experts’ detailed takes.