Atascadero, CA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Atascadero Police Department serves the city of Atascadero, CA in San Luis Obispo County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,462 violent crimes and 2,046 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 47.2 per 100k residents, which is 55.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 107.9 per 100k, 34.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 Rate47.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,462 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents294 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate107.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,046 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents317 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate97.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,553 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents153 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime47.2A1462106.2-55.6%
Property Crime107.9B2046163.6-34.0%
Robbery3.4A635.8-42.1%
Aggravated Assault6.7A29422.3-69.7%
Burglary6.7A31724.0-72.0%
Larceny97.8B1553116.4-16.0%
Motor Vehicle Theft3.4A15322.2-84.8%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Black or African American 2
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Paso Robles 9 miles
D 130.0
B 139.5
Violent: 175.4% higher
Property: 29.3% higher
Morro Bay 13 miles
C 112.5
A 75.0
Violent: 138.3% higher
Property: 30.5% lower
San Luis Obispo 14 miles
C 126.7
D 200.2
Violent: 168.4% higher
Property: 85.6% higher
Pismo Beach 24 miles
D 161.8
F 348.4
Violent: 242.7% higher
Property: 222.9% higher
Grover Beach 26 miles
B 79.5
C 190.8
Violent: 68.4% higher
Property: 76.8% higher