Chico, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Chico Police Department serves the city of Chico, CA in Butte County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 4,720 violent crimes and 8,298 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 122.9 per 100k residents, which is 15.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 131.8 per 100k, 19.4% 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 23 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 CAnnual Rate122.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,720 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents335 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate8.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents319 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate49.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,651 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate131.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,298 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate26.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents973 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate89.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,838 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,253 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 122.9 | C | 4720 | 106.2 | +15.7% |
| Property Crime | 131.8 | B | 8298 | 163.6 | -19.4% |
| Rape | 4.0 | C | 335 | 3.5 | +12.0% |
| Robbery | 8.9 | D | 319 | 5.8 | +53.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 49.6 | F | 1651 | 22.3 | +122.7% |
| Burglary | 26.8 | C | 973 | 24.0 | +11.4% |
| Larceny | 89.2 | B | 5838 | 116.4 | -23.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.9 | B | 1253 | 22.2 | -28.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 23 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 5 |
| Anti-Transgender | 2 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 2 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 5 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise | 10 miles | C 104.6 | A 78.5 | Violent: 14.9% lower Property: 40.5% lower |
| Oroville | 21 miles | F 308.7 | F 333.6 | Violent: 151.2% higher Property: 153.1% higher |
| Corning | 23 miles | A 60.8 | A 48.6 | Violent: 50.5% lower Property: 63.1% lower |
| Gridley | 26 miles | B 69.9 | D 223.6 | Violent: 43.2% lower Property: 69.6% higher |
| Orland | 33 miles | C 110.1 | A 36.7 | Violent: 10.4% lower Property: 72.2% lower |