Cotati, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Cotati Police Department serves the city of Cotati, CA in Sonoma County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 299 violent crimes and 422 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 54.1 per 100k residents, which is 49.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 175.9 per 100k, 7.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 Rate54.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents299 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate27.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents100 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate175.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents422 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate135.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents280 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate40.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents61 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 54.1 | A | 299 | 106.2 | -49.0% |
| Property Crime | 175.9 | C | 422 | 163.6 | +7.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 27.1 | D | 100 | 22.3 | +21.6% |
| Larceny | 135.3 | C | 280 | 116.4 | +16.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 40.6 | F | 61 | 22.2 | +83.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petaluma | 6 miles | B 87.8 | B 127.4 | Violent: 62.2% higher Property: 27.6% lower |
| Sonoma | 14 miles | A 19.3 | A 96.7 | Violent: 64.3% lower Property: 45.0% lower |
| Novato | 17 miles | A 54.1 | C 177.8 | Violent: 0.0% lower Property: 1.1% higher |
| St. Helena | 18 miles | A 59.0 | A 39.3 | Violent: 9.0% higher Property: 77.6% lower |
| Rohnert Park | 19 miles | C 97.1 | B 122.0 | Violent: 79.4% higher Property: 30.7% lower |