El Cerrito, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The El Cerrito Police Department serves the city of El Cerrito, CA in Contra Costa County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,023 violent crimes and 4,839 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 82.7 per 100k residents, which is 22.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 452.9 per 100k, 176.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 16 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 BRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade CLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 82.7 | B | 1023 | 106.2 | -22.1% |
| Property Crime | 452.9 | F | 4839 | 163.6 | +176.8% |
| Robbery | 27.6 | F | 310 | 5.8 | +373.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.9 | A | 235 | 22.3 | -82.3% |
| Burglary | 27.6 | C | 530 | 24.0 | +14.7% |
| Larceny | 240.2 | F | 3678 | 116.4 | +106.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 114.2 | F | 562 | 22.2 | +415.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 16 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 2 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 6 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | 2 miles | A 15.8 | D 247.1 | Violent: 80.9% lower Property: 45.4% lower |
| Berkeley | 4 miles | A 60.9 | F 444.3 | Violent: 26.4% lower Property: 1.9% lower |
| Pinole | 6 miles | A 32.6 | C 152.4 | Violent: 60.5% lower Property: 66.4% lower |
| Hercules | 7 miles | A 42.5 | A 61.8 | Violent: 48.6% lower Property: 86.3% lower |
| Piedmont | 8 miles | A 28.3 | F 301.9 | Violent: 65.8% lower Property: 33.3% lower |