Grass Valley, CA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Grass Valley Police Department serves the city of Grass Valley, CA in Nevada County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,151 violent crimes and 1,675 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 144.0 per 100k residents, which is 35.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 251.9 per 100k, 54.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 D
Annual Rate144.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,151 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents20 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate14.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents54 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate86.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents383 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate251.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,675 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents264 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate172.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,134 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate72.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents257 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime144.0D1151106.2+35.6%
Property Crime251.9D1675163.6+54.0%
Rape7.2F203.5+103.6%
Robbery14.4F545.8+147.5%
Aggravated Assault86.4F38322.3+288.1%
Burglary7.2A26424.0-70.0%
Larceny172.8D1134116.4+48.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft72.0F25722.2+224.6%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Nevada City 4 miles
D 129.2
N/A 0.0
Violent: 10.2% lower
Property: N/A
Marysville 16 miles
F 237.5
A 102.9
Violent: 65.0% higher
Property: 59.1% lower
Wheatland 16 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Truckee 16 miles
A 65.0
A 59.1
Violent: 54.8% lower
Property: 76.5% lower
Auburn 22 miles
C 109.4
A 51.1
Violent: 24.0% lower
Property: 79.7% lower