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Foster City, CA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Foster City Police Department serves the city of Foster City, CA in San Mateo County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 638 violent crimes and 1,888 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 48.0 per 100k residents, which is 54.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 73.7 per 100k, 55.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 A
Annual Rate48.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents638 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate12.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents80 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate73.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,888 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate6.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents222 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate57.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,522 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate9.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents139 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime48.0A638106.2-54.8%
Property Crime73.7A1888163.6-55.0%
Aggravated Assault12.8A8022.3-42.4%
Burglary6.4A22224.0-73.4%
Larceny57.6A1522116.4-50.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft9.6A13922.2-56.7%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 10 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Asian 1
Anti-Jewish 3
Anti-Transgender 1
Anti-Other Christian 1
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 1
Anti-Black or African American 1
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
San Mateo 2 miles
B 69.8
D 197.2
Violent: 45.3% higher
Property: 167.8% higher
Belmont 3 miles
B 69.0
C 157.3
Violent: 43.7% higher
Property: 113.5% higher
Hillsborough 5 miles
A 18.6
A 74.3
Violent: 61.3% lower
Property: 0.9% higher
Redwood City 5 miles
C 106.7
D 218.4
Violent: 122.0% higher
Property: 196.5% higher
Burlingame 7 miles
C 99.3
C 165.5
Violent: 106.7% higher
Property: 124.7% higher