Belmont, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Belmont Police Department serves the city of Belmont, CA in San Mateo County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 614 violent crimes and 1,797 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 69.0 per 100k residents, which is 35.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 157.3 per 100k, 3.9% 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 4 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 BAnnual Rate69.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents614 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents30 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents141 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate157.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,797 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate23.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents286 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate126.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,341 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents152 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 69.0 | B | 614 | 106.2 | -35.0% |
| Property Crime | 157.3 | C | 1797 | 163.6 | -3.9% |
| Robbery | 3.8 | B | 30 | 5.8 | -34.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.7 | A | 141 | 22.3 | -65.5% |
| Burglary | 23.0 | C | 286 | 24.0 | -4.2% |
| Larceny | 126.6 | C | 1341 | 116.4 | +8.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.8 | A | 152 | 22.2 | -82.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Mateo | 3 miles | B 69.8 | D 197.2 | Violent: 1.1% higher Property: 25.4% higher |
| Foster City | 3 miles | A 48.0 | A 73.7 | Violent: 30.4% lower Property: 53.2% lower |
| Redwood City | 4 miles | C 106.7 | D 218.4 | Violent: 54.5% higher Property: 38.9% higher |
| Atherton | 6 miles | A 14.8 | A 73.9 | Violent: 78.6% lower Property: 53.0% lower |
| Hillsborough | 6 miles | A 18.6 | A 74.3 | Violent: 73.1% lower Property: 52.7% lower |