San Luis Obispo County, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
San Luis Obispo County in CA is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 7,022 violent crimes and 14,860 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 100.9 per 100k residents, which is -5.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 161.8 per 100k, -1.1% below 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 Rate100.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,022 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents326 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents340 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate29.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,820 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate161.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents14,860 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,247 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate144.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents11,347 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,080 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 100.9 | C | 7022 | 106.2 | -5.0% |
| Property Crime | 161.8 | C | 14860 | 163.6 | -1.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 9 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.1 | B | 326 | 3.5 | -11.1% |
| Robbery | 5.6 | C | 340 | 5.8 | -3.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 29.2 | D | 1820 | 22.3 | +31.3% |
| Burglary | 10.1 | A | 2247 | 24.0 | -58.1% |
| Larceny | 144.1 | D | 11347 | 116.4 | +23.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.3 | A | 1080 | 22.2 | -66.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Arroyo Grande Police Department
Arroyo Grande, CA
Grover Beach Police Department
Grover Beach, CA
Morro Bay Police Department
Morro Bay, CA
Paso Robles Police Department
Paso Robles, CA
Pismo Beach Police Department
Pismo Beach, CA
San Luis Obispo Police Department
San Luis Obispo, CA
Atascadero Police Department
Atascadero, CA