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Arroyo Grande, CA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Arroyo Grande Police Department serves the city of Arroyo Grande, CA in San Luis Obispo County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 548 violent crimes and 1,314 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 49.0 per 100k residents, which is 53.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 70.8 per 100k, 56.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 Rate49.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents548 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade D
Annual Rate5.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate43.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents249 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate70.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,314 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate59.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents922 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate10.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents136 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime49.0A548106.2-53.8%
Property Crime70.8A1314163.6-56.7%
Rape5.5D243.5+54.1%
Aggravated Assault43.6F24922.3+95.8%
Larceny59.9A922116.4-48.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft10.9A13622.2-50.9%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Grover Beach 2 miles
B 79.5
C 190.8
Violent: 62.1% higher
Property: 169.4% higher
Pismo Beach 3 miles
D 161.8
F 348.4
Violent: 230.0% higher
Property: 392.0% higher
Guadalupe 10 miles
A 55.9
A 44.8
Violent: 14.1% higher
Property: 36.8% lower
San Luis Obispo 12 miles
C 126.7
D 200.2
Violent: 158.4% higher
Property: 182.8% higher
Santa Maria 15 miles
D 128.7
C 194.0
Violent: 162.6% higher
Property: 174.0% higher