Placer County, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Placer County in CA is served by 10 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 10,001 violent crimes and 22,363 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 69.5 per 100k residents, which is 34.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 75.8 per 100k, 53.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 BAnnual Rate69.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents10,001 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents469 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents576 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,259 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate75.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents22,363 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,383 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate59.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents16,867 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,943 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 69.5 | B | 10001 | 106.2 | -34.6% |
| Property Crime | 75.8 | A | 22363 | 163.6 | -53.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 29 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.3 | C | 469 | 3.5 | -6.1% |
| Robbery | 2.4 | A | 576 | 5.8 | -58.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.0 | A | 2259 | 22.3 | -50.5% |
| Burglary | 12.3 | A | 3383 | 24.0 | -48.7% |
| Larceny | 59.4 | A | 16867 | 116.4 | -49.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.0 | A | 1943 | 22.2 | -82.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Placer County Sheriff's Office
Auburn Police Department
Auburn, CA
Lincoln Police Department
Lincoln, CA
Rocklin Police Department
Rocklin, CA
Roseville Police Department
Roseville, CA