Offense Classification

This one-page report examines victimization patterns in Washington state from 2013 to 2023 using data from the National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS), with a focus on offense type, injury status, and weapon involvement from a victim-centered perspective. The analysis assesses differences across offense categories (violent vs. non-violent) and key incident characteristics, including whether a victim sustained an injury (injury vs. no injury) and whether a weapon was present (weapon vs. no weapon). Overall, the study highlights how harm and situational characteristics vary across offense classifications, providing a broader understanding of victimization within reported criminal events.