Cupertino, CA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Cupertino Police Department serves the city of Cupertino, CA in Santa Clara County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 682 violent crimes and 3,331 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 30.0 per 100k residents, which is 71.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 88.1 per 100k, 46.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 6 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate30.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents682 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade C
Annual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents85 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate88.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,331 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate15.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents651 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate68.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,444 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents203 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime30.0A682106.2-71.8%
Property Crime88.1A3331163.6-46.1%
Robbery5.3C855.8-9.1%
Burglary15.9B65124.0-34.0%
Larceny68.7A2444116.4-40.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft1.8A20322.2-92.1%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Jewish 2
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 2
Anti-Multiple Races, Group 1
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Los Altos Hills 0 miles
A 12.5
A 49.9
Violent: 58.3% lower
Property: 43.3% lower
Saratoga 0 miles
A 10.2
A 57.8
Violent: 66.0% lower
Property: 34.4% lower
Campbell 5 miles
C 120.4
D 255.2
Violent: 301.8% higher
Property: 189.6% higher
Milpitas 7 miles
B 71.8
F 297.8
Violent: 139.8% higher
Property: 237.9% higher
Mountain View 10 miles
B 92.1
D 236.4
Violent: 207.3% higher
Property: 168.2% higher