El Dorado County, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
El Dorado County in CA is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 7,697 violent crimes and 10,373 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 143.6 per 100k residents, which is 35.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 63.4 per 100k, 61.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate143.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,697 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate7.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents436 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents230 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate25.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,438 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate63.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents10,373 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate15.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,189 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate42.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents7,450 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents669 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 143.6 | D | 7697 | 106.2 | +35.2% |
| Property Crime | 63.4 | A | 10373 | 163.6 | -61.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 22 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 7.0 | F | 436 | 3.5 | +97.7% |
| Robbery | 5.3 | C | 230 | 5.8 | -8.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 25.0 | C | 1438 | 22.3 | +12.2% |
| Burglary | 15.3 | A | 2189 | 24.0 | -36.3% |
| Larceny | 42.7 | A | 7450 | 116.4 | -63.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.8 | A | 669 | 22.2 | -78.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office
Placerville Police Department
Placerville, CA
South Lake Tahoe Police Department
South Lake Tahoe, CA