Albany, CA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Albany Police Department serves the city of Albany, CA in Alameda County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 366 violent crimes and 2,435 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 15.8 per 100k residents, which is 85.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 247.1 per 100k, 51.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 13 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate15.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents366 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate247.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,435 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate68.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents343 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate126.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,773 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate52.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents297 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime15.8A366106.2-85.2%
Property Crime247.1D2435163.6+51.0%
Burglary68.3F34324.0+184.4%
Larceny126.2C1773116.4+8.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft52.6F29722.2+137.1%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 13 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Asian 2
Anti-Gay (Male) 3
Anti-Transgender 1
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 1
Anti-Multiple Races, Group 1
Anti-Black or African American 5

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Berkeley 2 miles
A 60.9
F 444.3
Violent: 286.1% higher
Property: 79.8% higher
El Cerrito 2 miles
B 82.7
F 452.9
Violent: 424.4% higher
Property: 83.3% higher
Piedmont 6 miles
A 28.3
F 301.9
Violent: 79.5% higher
Property: 22.2% higher
Oakland 6 miles
F 297.5
F 729.3
Violent: 1786.7% higher
Property: 195.2% higher
Dublin 6 miles
A 48.7
B 126.7
Violent: 208.9% higher
Property: 48.7% lower