Sacramento County, CA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Sacramento County in CA is served by 29 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 71,760 violent crimes and 143,571 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 103.7 per 100k residents, which is 2.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 184.2 per 100k, 12.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 C
Annual Rate103.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents71,760 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade C
Annual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents371 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate18.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,775 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade C
Annual Rate7.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents8,169 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade B
Annual Rate19.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents21,283 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate184.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents143,571 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate23.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents25,000 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate139.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents91,673 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate21.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents25,597 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime103.7C71760106.2-2.4%
Property Crime184.2C143571163.6+12.6%
Homicide0.5C3710.5-9.7%
Rape18.6F17753.5+426.9%
Robbery7.0C81695.8+19.5%
Aggravated Assault19.4B2128322.3-13.0%
Burglary23.5C2500024.0-2.3%
Larceny139.2C91673116.4+19.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft21.0C2559722.2-5.4%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Sacramento County Sheriff's Office

Folsom Police Department

Folsom, CA

Galt Police Department

Galt, CA

Isleton Police Department

Isleton, CA

Sacramento Police Department

Sacramento, CA

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection:

California State University: Sacramento

Elk Grove Police Department

Elk Grove, CA

California State Parks:

Twin Rivers Unified School District

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California State Fair

Department of Parks and Recreation: Capital

Union Pacific Railroad: Sacramento County

Los Rios Community College

Rancho Cordova Police Department

Rancho Cordova, CA

Citrus Heights Police Department

Citrus Heights, CA

University of California: Medical Center, Sacramento

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