Benton, WA County has a relatively low rate of violent crime compared to the national average. There were 13.6 incidents of violent crime per 100,000 people in Benton, WA County while the US average for violent crimes was 22.7 per 100,000 people. The property crime rate in Benton, WA County was 39 per 100,000 which is slightly above the national average of 35.4 incidents per 100,000 people. While these rates are still relatively low compared to other areas in the country, Benton residents should take precautions and be aware of their local area when it comes to protecting themselves against potential criminal activity.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Benton County violent crime is 13.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Benton County property crime is 39.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Benton, Washington does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Richland, Washington. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Richland, Washington. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.