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Crime & Safety in Kelso, WA

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Kelso has a violent crime rate of 267 per 100,000 residents, 30% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 121.4 per 100,000, robbery at 48.6, rape at 89.0. The murder rate is 8.1 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,173 per 100,000, 62% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,671, burglary at 380, vehicle theft at 121 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 10 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Kelso receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Kelso vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent267.1/100K
30% below US avg
Murder8.1/100K
28% above US avg
Rape89.0/100K
Robbery48.6/100K
Assault121.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,173.1/100K
62% above US avg
Burglary380.4/100K
Theft2,671.2/100K
Vehicle Theft121.4/100K
Arson40.5/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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