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Kitsap County Arrest Records

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Kitsap County, WA Arrest Records

What are Kitsap County Arrest Statistics?

The county of Kitsap had 12,081 arrests during the past three years. For 2017, the arrest rate was 1,337.94 per 100,000 residents. This is 81.04% higher than the national average of 739.02 per 100,000 people. Of the total arrests, 380 were for violent crimes such as murder, rape, and robbery. Kitsap also processed 3,163 arrests for property crimes during the same year. Compared to Asotin and Benton, Kitsap is a more dangerous place to live.

  • 12,081Arrests in the county for the last 3 years
  • 1,337.94Arrest rate in 2017 per 100.000 population
  • 380Violent crime arrests

Kitsap County Recent Arrest Trends

The most popular crime committed in Kitsap is larceny/theft totaling 2,134, followed by burglary, and then motor vehicle theft.

  • 2,134Larceny/Theft
  • 755Burglary
  • 274Motor Vehicle Theft

Violent Crime Arrests vs. Non-Violent

Violent crimes include murder, manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. Kitsap County has a higher rate of non-violent crime. For 2017, Kitsap tallied 380 violent crimes and 3,163 non-violent crimes. When compared to the national average of 739.02, Kitsap is higher by 81.04% than the national average.

Kitsap County Crime Rate from 2004-2017

Kitsap County Arrest and Criminal Records by Age

The majority of arrests made in Kitsap are between the ages of 21-30. The age group committing the fewest number of crimes is between the ages of 71-80.

Kitsap County Crime Rate by Age Groups

Kitsap County Police Records

Police records exist in different types of police departments and in many forms. In most typically, Kitsap county police reports may be located from the local county Sheriff’s Office. You can show up in person and request files as county police records are available to anyone per the state laws and the Freedom of Information Act. The files may include Kitsap county police reports, Kitsap county bookings and even pictures. These files are related to when a suspect is arrested, booked, and imprisoned. First, they are questioned, and basic details is taken while policemen fills out the report. Then the police takes images of the criminal, and they are put in a jail cell until they can make bond the fees. Some areas may charge a fee for a copy of police records. You may have to go there in person and may need to have the following details for them to find your file:

  • Date and time of the occurrence
  • The location of the incident
  • Name(s) of those involved
  • Officer’s name and rank
  • Case number

This will help the attendant find the paperwork you need.

Kitsap county police records can show a lot of information about a criminal. A good illustration of police record might be a traffic crash report. Some files are available to the public after a waiting period, such as 60-days.

Sometimes you can obtain copies of Kitsap county police records by mail. Contact your local county Sheriff’s Office to inquire about paperwork and the cost.

Kitsap County Mugshots

Kitsap County mugshots have been performed since the 1800s, shortly after the creation of photography. Then in 1888, a French law enforcement officer Alphonse Bertillon standardized the process and made it the norm. Collections of these images are kept in a “mug book” to help witnesses and victims identify suspects.

Kitsap county mugshots are the images taken of criminals upon arrest. Local police, Sheriff’s Offices, and other law enforcement agencies take them. Generally , the subject is photographed from the front (full-face view) and then the side (profile view). These Kitsap county mugshots are kept with the person’s criminal record and police reports. They are used by victims, witnesses, and investigators to identify suspects guys.

Also , when a judge issues an Kitsap county arrest warrant for other reasons , and the suspect does not show up in court, these mugshots are used to help identity the suspect.

Mugshots are readily easily found online as they are public records. Information companies portals offer mugshots with other types of files such as criminal records, arrest records and other court cases.

Felonies, Misdemeanors, and Sex Offenders

Police and arrest records will also have on felonies, misdemeanors, and sex offenders. Since everything is online available and connected, any past crimes will show up as well.

Crime Demographics by Gender and Race

Felony Crime Rate by Gender

Most of the felonies committed in Kitsap, 73.8%, are perpetrated by males. The remainder of 26.2% is committed by females.

Misdemeanor Crime Rate by Race

Misdemeanors crime rates by race for Kitsap are as follows: 51.2% of the crimes were committed by White, 28.2% by African Americans, and the remaining crimes 20.7% were committed by Asians.

Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Kitsap county, Washington with a total number of 236 employees - 10 female, 106 male officers and 120 civilians. Kitsap County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is WA0180000, it belongs to the Pacific division in the West region with a region code of Region IV.

  • Agency Name: Kitsap County Sheriff's Office
  • State: Washington
  • City: Port Orchard
  • Type: County
  • Address: 614 Division St
  • Phone Number: 360-337-7101
  • Email: kitsapshpio@co.kitsap.wa.us
  • Website: http://www.kitsapgov.com/sheriff/

Police Departments in Kitsap County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Bainbridge Island Police Department625 Winslow Way E206-780-3733
Bremerton Police Department1025 Burwell St.360-473-5220
Port Orchard Police Department546 Bay St360-876-1700
Poulsbo Police Department200 NE Moe Street(360) 779-3113

Kitsap County, WA Jail and Inmate Records

KITSAP County has 385 jails with an average daily population of 660 inmates with a total of 385 jail population. When breaking down the KITSAP County jail population by gender, females are a minority compared to male prisoners and make 20% with 76 female and 320 male inmates.

  • 385Jails
  • 385Prisoners
  • 223 %Jail Rate

How Does Kitsap County Inmate Search Work?

Kitsap County inmate records are public documents that anyone can get a copy of easily. The Freedom of Information Act governs the access to regarding Kitsap county inmate records which provide a lot of useful details about a person.

Kitsap County Booking

Kitsap county bookings are also helpful when looking for details on whether or not a person has been arrested. When a criminal is arrested, the officer fills out documents and then holds them in a prison , which essentially becomes their Kitsap county booking record. It may also include things like fingerprints, images , physical details, their name, and address, police officer who arrested them , the details of the crime, the location, and any cars that were involved. The general public has the power to read a copy of someone’s Kitsap county booking records without any type of allowance .

Kitsap County Jail

Prisons and Jails in Kitsap County

NameAddressPhone
Kitsap County Juvenile Detention Facility1338 Southwest Old Clifton Road360-337-5433
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