Benicia, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Benicia Police Department serves the city of Benicia, CA in Solano County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 583 violent crimes and 1,543 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 22.8 per 100k residents, which is 78.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 102.6 per 100k, 37.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 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 Rate22.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents583 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents54 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate102.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,543 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents251 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate76.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,049 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate22.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents217 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 22.8 | A | 583 | 106.2 | -78.5% |
| Property Crime | 102.6 | A | 1543 | 163.6 | -37.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.6 | A | 54 | 22.3 | -65.9% |
| Burglary | 3.8 | A | 251 | 24.0 | -84.2% |
| Larceny | 76.0 | B | 1049 | 116.4 | -34.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 22.8 | C | 217 | 22.2 | +2.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | 3 miles | A 12.1 | A 68.3 | Violent: 47.1% lower Property: 33.4% lower |
| Danville | 3 miles | A 37.8 | A 52.0 | Violent: 65.7% higher Property: 49.4% lower |
| Martinez | 3 miles | A 47.1 | A 97.0 | Violent: 106.5% higher Property: 5.5% lower |
| Hercules | 7 miles | A 42.5 | A 61.8 | Violent: 86.4% higher Property: 39.8% lower |
| Pleasant Hill | 8 miles | D 140.0 | F 378.3 | Violent: 513.7% higher Property: 268.6% higher |