Atherton, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Atherton Police Department serves the city of Atherton, CA in San Mateo County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 93 violent crimes and 418 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 14.8 per 100k residents, which is 86.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 73.9 per 100k, 54.8% below 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 7 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 AAnnual Rate14.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents93 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate73.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents418 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate29.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents111 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate44.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents296 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 14.8 | A | 93 | 106.2 | -86.1% |
| Property Crime | 73.9 | A | 418 | 163.6 | -54.8% |
| Burglary | 29.6 | D | 111 | 24.0 | +23.0% |
| Larceny | 44.3 | A | 296 | 116.4 | -61.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 7 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menlo Park | 1 miles | B 72.7 | C 148.6 | Violent: 392.3% higher Property: 101.1% higher |
| Redwood City | 2 miles | C 106.7 | D 218.4 | Violent: 622.1% higher Property: 195.6% higher |
| Palo Alto | 2 miles | A 27.8 | D 252.9 | Violent: 87.9% higher Property: 242.3% higher |
| East Palo Alto | 3 miles | C 104.9 | B 115.8 | Violent: 610.4% higher Property: 56.7% higher |
| Belmont | 6 miles | B 69.0 | C 157.3 | Violent: 367.4% higher Property: 112.9% higher |