Kelso, WA Crime

Kelso, WA is a city located in Cowlitz County that has generally lower crime rates than the national average. The violent crime rate in Kelso is 20.6, which is below the U.S. average of 22.7, while the property crime rate in Kelso is 76 compared to the national average of 35.4. This indicates that there are fewer incidents of violent and property crimes occurring within Kelso than what is typically seen throughout the United States as a whole.

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

Kelso violent crime is 20.6. (The US average is 22.7)

Kelso property crime is 76.0. (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

Kelso, WA Crime History

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Year	Violent	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Property	Burglary	Larceny	Auto
2000	593.2	0	94.9	181.9	316.4	7458.1	1344.5	5425.5	688.1
2001	728.2	8.3	149	140.7	430.3	8987.1	1572.3	6736.2	678.6
2002	579.7	0	106.1	130.6	342.9	9830.2	1608.4	7462.4	759.3
2003	697	25.2	184.7	84	403.1	10043.7	1553.6	7280.8	1209.3
2004	479.7	8.4	75.7	117.8	277.7	10031.1	1885	7161.5	984.6
2005	609.3	0	141.9	125.2	342.2	9975	1786.3	7170.3	1018.4
2006	522.5	8.3	107.8	165.9	240.5	9313.3	1766.5	6593.1	953.7
2007	666.3	0	131.6	156.3	378.4	8226.4	1349.1	6276.7	600.5
2008	580.3	0	223.8	99.5	257	7004.9	1069.4	5313.8	621.7
2009	376.2	0	81.8	40.9	253.6	7328.6	1202.4	5480.1	646.2
2010	535.4	0	197.7	148.3	189.4	6408	1144.9	4941.9	321.2
2011	404.6	8.3	74.3	107.3	214.7	5639	1081.6	4177.7	379.8
2012	348.5	0	49.8	58.1	240.6	5866.7	1111.9	4572.2	182.6
2013	610.1	0	127.1	33.9	449.1	5770.2	932	4524.7	313.5
2014	271.6	0	76.4	25.5	169.7	5686.2	908.1	4387.7	390.4
2015	595.4	0	127.6	102.1	365.8	5078.3	689	3929.9	459.3
2016	453.9	0	67.2	92.5	294.2	6346.1	966.6	4824.7	554.8
2017	372.8	8.3	58	41.4	265.1	4722.5	745.7	3604	372.8
2018	427.5	0	106.9	32.9	287.7	3995.4	624.8	3000.7	369.9
2019	267.1	8.1	89	48.6	121.4	3173.1	380.4	2671.2	121.4

Crime in Nearby Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Longview, WA	263.8	2,878.6	37,032	3	2019
Rainier, OR	99.2	2,379.8	1,887	4	2019
Castle Rock, WA	43.6	1,876.9	2,002	9	2019
Kalama, WA	108.5	1,084.6	2,369	10	2019
Clatskanie, OR	0.0	2,233.7	1,650	15	2015

Crime in Similar Size Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Longview, WA	263.8	2,878.6	37,032	3	2019
St. Helens, OR	295.0	1,000.0	13,900	20	2019
Ridgefield, WA	111.7	826.4	4,899	25	2019
Battle Ground, WA	79.5	2,077.2	17,847	31	2019
Centralia, WA	340.9	3,806.2	16,592	40	2019

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Kelsonian · Kelso, WA

A great place for those who can afford it.

Over 5 years ago

Disclaimer: This was written in 2019. All info subject to change! Kelso is a quieter town, with a lot to offer if you have the money. If you do NOT have money, the More

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Mindy · Kelso, WA

Climate

Over 14 years ago

It rains here so much if you have SAD do not move here. If you have allergies not a good place to More

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Vicki · Kelso, WA

Rains

Over 14 years ago

It is overcast here a lot and not good if you are More

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