Fortuna, CA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Fortuna Police Department serves the city of Fortuna, CA in Humboldt County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 749 violent crimes and 1,099 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 111.9 per 100k residents, which is 5.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 63.9 per 100k, 60.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 C
Annual Rate111.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents749 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate8.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents101 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate63.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,099 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate63.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents745 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime111.9C749106.2+5.3%
Property Crime63.9A1099163.6-60.9%
Aggravated Assault8.0A10122.3-64.1%
Larceny63.9A745116.4-45.1%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Jewish 1
Anti-Transgender 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Rio Dell 7 miles
C 119.4
D 238.8
Violent: 6.7% higher
Property: 273.6% higher
Eureka 14 miles
F 215.7
D 258.1
Violent: 92.8% higher
Property: 303.8% higher
Ferndale 14 miles
N/A 0.0
D 215.1
Violent: N/A
Property: 236.4% higher
Arcata 19 miles
F 200.4
C 184.1
Violent: 79.1% higher
Property: 188.1% higher
Crescent City 80 miles
F 366.1
F 557.9
Violent: 227.3% higher
Property: 772.8% higher