Danville, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Danville Police Department serves the city of Danville, CA in Contra Costa County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 303 violent crimes and 1,134 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 37.8 per 100k residents, which is 64.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 52.0 per 100k, 68.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 AAnnual Rate37.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents303 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents30 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents49 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate52.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,134 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents158 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate33.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents879 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents94 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 37.8 | A | 303 | 106.2 | -64.4% |
| Property Crime | 52.0 | A | 1134 | 163.6 | -68.2% |
| Robbery | 2.4 | A | 30 | 5.8 | -59.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.7 | A | 49 | 22.3 | -78.8% |
| Burglary | 7.1 | A | 158 | 24.0 | -70.5% |
| Larceny | 33.1 | A | 879 | 116.4 | -71.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.8 | A | 94 | 22.2 | -46.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | 0 miles | A 12.1 | A 68.3 | Violent: 68.1% lower Property: 31.5% higher |
| Martinez | 0 miles | A 47.1 | A 97.0 | Violent: 24.7% higher Property: 86.7% higher |
| Benicia | 3 miles | A 22.8 | A 102.6 | Violent: 39.6% lower Property: 97.5% higher |
| Pleasant Hill | 5 miles | D 140.0 | F 378.3 | Violent: 270.4% higher Property: 628.0% higher |
| Hercules | 7 miles | A 42.5 | A 61.8 | Violent: 12.5% higher Property: 19.0% higher |