Crime rates increased 7.6 percent in Clallam County and decreased 19.1 percent in Jefferson County from last year, according to recent data comparing similar time periods in 2000 and 2001.
Forks has seen a dramatic increase in violent and property crimes reported since 2000, show mid-year uniform reporting statistics from the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs.
The crime report compares figures voluntarily submitted by law enforcement agencies statewide from January to June of 2000 and 2001.
