El Cajon, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The El Cajon Police Department serves the city of El Cajon, CA in San Diego County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 6,740 violent crimes and 9,191 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 95.6 per 100k residents, which is 10.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 128.4 per 100k, 21.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 10 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 CAnnual Rate95.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,740 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents192 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents658 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate40.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,736 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate128.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents9,191 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate19.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,411 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate92.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,875 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,774 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 95.6 | C | 6740 | 106.2 | -10.0% |
| Property Crime | 128.4 | B | 9191 | 163.6 | -21.5% |
| Rape | 1.0 | A | 192 | 3.5 | -72.6% |
| Robbery | 5.8 | C | 658 | 5.8 | -0.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 40.5 | F | 1736 | 22.3 | +82.2% |
| Burglary | 19.3 | B | 1411 | 24.0 | -19.6% |
| Larceny | 92.7 | B | 5875 | 116.4 | -20.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.4 | B | 1774 | 22.2 | -30.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 10 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 3 |
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 3 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Mesa | 5 miles | B 86.7 | C 175.0 | Violent: 9.3% lower Property: 36.3% higher |
| Lemon Grove | 6 miles | B 81.4 | B 111.0 | Violent: 14.9% lower Property: 13.6% lower |
| Poway | 11 miles | A 44.0 | A 48.2 | Violent: 54.0% lower Property: 62.5% lower |
| National City | 13 miles | C 99.5 | C 173.7 | Violent: 4.1% higher Property: 35.3% higher |
| San Diego | 13 miles | B 79.8 | C 153.5 | Violent: 16.5% lower Property: 19.5% higher |