Fairfax, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Fairfax Police Department serves the city of Fairfax, CA in Marin County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 190 violent crimes and 305 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 81.7 per 100k residents, which is 23.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 81.7 per 100k, 50.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 9 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 BAnnual Rate81.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents190 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate13.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents11 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate81.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents305 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate54.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents240 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate27.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents22 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 81.7 | B | 190 | 106.2 | -23.1% |
| Property Crime | 81.7 | A | 305 | 163.6 | -50.1% |
| Rape | 13.6 | F | 11 | 3.5 | +285.1% |
| Larceny | 54.5 | A | 240 | 116.4 | -53.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 27.2 | D | 22 | 22.2 | +22.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 9 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 5 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Valley | 6 miles | A 14.4 | A 100.7 | Violent: 82.4% lower Property: 23.2% higher |
| Novato | 8 miles | A 54.1 | C 177.8 | Violent: 33.8% lower Property: 117.6% higher |
| Ross | 10 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 43.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 46.3% lower |
| San Rafael | 10 miles | B 72.4 | F 292.9 | Violent: 11.4% lower Property: 258.5% higher |
| Tiburon | 10 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 11.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 86.2% lower |