Clark County and its cities recorded a decrease in serious crime rates during 2025, according to the annual Crime in Washington report. The data, compiled by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, shows local trends mirroring a broader statewide decline in homicides and property offenses.

The report aggregates offense and arrest data submitted by police departments and sheriffs’ offices across the state. According to reporting by the Camas Post-Record, the local dip in serious crime occurred alongside significant statewide reductions in major categories. While the report confirms that Clark County and its cities saw overall rates of serious crime dip, the specific percentage decreases documented in the report apply to Washington as a whole:

• 232 murders were recorded statewide, a 21.6 percent decrease from the 296 offenses in 2024.
• Crimes against property fell by 21.3 percent across Washington, dropping from 308,044 offenses in 2024 to 242,542 in 2025.

The decline in reported crime comes as local officials seek additional resources for law enforcement and monitoring. As previously reported on August 13, 2026, the Clark County Council authorized applications for $4.8 million in state public safety grants. Those funds are intended to support electronic monitoring programs and bolster law enforcement resources amid county budget constraints.

While the 2025 data shows a reduction in criminal activity, the county has simultaneously experienced economic and population shifts. As previously reported on August 13, 2026, Clark County’s gross domestic product grew by 3.4 percent through 2024, a period marked by rising job numbers and sustained development. The county also recently completed the environmental review for its 10-year growth plan, as reported on August 4, 2026, which outlines the infrastructure and service requirements for the region’s expanding population.

Source: Serious crime fell in Clark County in 2025, report finds