Humboldt County, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Humboldt County in CA is served by 12 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 8,009 violent crimes and 12,735 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 124.3 per 100k residents, which is 17.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 169.8 per 100k, 3.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 CAnnual Rate124.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents8,009 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents315 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents539 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate17.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,643 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate169.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents12,735 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,610 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate140.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents8,184 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,673 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 124.3 | C | 8009 | 106.2 | +17.0% |
| Property Crime | 169.8 | C | 12735 | 163.6 | +3.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 31 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.4 | B | 315 | 3.5 | -31.7% |
| Robbery | 2.6 | A | 539 | 5.8 | -54.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.8 | B | 1643 | 22.3 | -20.1% |
| Burglary | 8.7 | A | 2610 | 24.0 | -63.8% |
| Larceny | 140.7 | D | 8184 | 116.4 | +20.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.7 | A | 1673 | 22.2 | -38.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Humboldt County Sheriff's Office
Arcata Police Department
Arcata, CA
Eureka Police Department
Eureka, CA
Ferndale Police Department
Ferndale, CA
Fortuna Police Department
Fortuna, CA
Rio Dell Police Department
Rio Dell, CA