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11 results matching “crime rate” · Newest first
  1. OpinionApr 22, 2026Mark Harmsworth

    Opinion: Washington’s retail theft crisis is getting worse and Gov. Ferguson’s veto won’t help

    …ft program despite Washington losing $2.7 billion to retail crime in 2021.

  2. NewsOct 22, 2024Carleen Johnson

    Report: WA drops in safest state rankings due to high crime, dearth of cops

    …ton drops in WalletHub’s safest state rankings, citing high crime rates and a shortage of law enforcement.

  3. NewsSep 27, 2024Carleen Johnson

    Washington state crime data not good compared to national average

    Washington state crime rates exceed national averages with a 408% higher murder rate and a 144% increase in vehicle thefts since 2019.

  4. NewsSep 22, 2023Brett Davis

    Washington state has the nation’s seventh-highest reported crime rate

    …tes in terms of the highest number of reported incidents of crime, according to a new report.

  5. NewsJun 28, 2023TJ Martinell

    Washington state to close Larch Corrections Center for the first time since 2011

    …, despite criticism from legislators concerned about rising crime rates.

  6. NewsNov 19, 2022Clark County Today

    Michelle Belkot declares victory in Clark County Council District 2 race

    …nored drug crisis; supporting the police to help bring down crime, and beginning to evaluate homeless services with a ‘reduction-based’ strategy.

  7. OpinionAug 4, 2022Clark County Today

    POLL: The Crime in Washington 2021 report indicated violent crime is up 12 percent and other crimes are up at similar rates. Do you feel that you and your property are safe?

    The Crime in Washington 2021 report indicated violent crime is up 12 percent and other crimes are up at similar rates. Do you feel that you and…

  8. NewsMar 15, 2022Clark County Today

    Mailbox thieves brazenly using master keys in Clark County

    Theft of personal property crimes are on the rise in Clark County and city of Vancouver and increasing examples of mailbox theft illustrates that trend.

  9. NewsAug 13, 2021Clark County Today

    Vancouver leaders urged to support police during period of adjustment

    Crime rates are on the rise and law enforcement agencies, such as the Vancouver Police Department, are trying to adjust to new policies as w…

  10. NewsFeb 18, 2021Clark County Today

    WATCH: Clark County TODAY LIVE • Thursday, February 18, 2021

    …ed due to bad weather ; Battle Ground Police report drop in crime rates ; Woodland Schools ramps up plan to bring students back into classrooms.

  11. YouthJan 5, 2017Clark County Today

    Vancouver Police Activities League, police officers share love of reading, stress gun safety with local third-graders

    …e and youth. “PAL believes that it can help reduce juvenile crime rates …