Grover Beach, CA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Grover Beach Police Department serves the city of Grover Beach, CA in San Luis Obispo County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 399 violent crimes and 1,255 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 79.5 per 100k residents, which is 25.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 190.8 per 100k, 16.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 B
Annual Rate79.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents399 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade D
Annual Rate8.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents16 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade B
Annual Rate15.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents100 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate190.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,255 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate31.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents219 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate151.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents896 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate8.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents129 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime79.5B399106.2-25.2%
Property Crime190.8C1255163.6+16.6%
Robbery8.0D165.8+36.6%
Aggravated Assault15.9B10022.3-28.6%
Burglary31.8D21924.0+32.3%
Larceny151.0D896116.4+29.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft8.0A12922.2-64.1%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Asian 1
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 1
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Arroyo Grande 2 miles
A 49.0
A 70.8
Violent: 38.3% lower
Property: 62.9% lower
Pismo Beach 2 miles
D 161.8
F 348.4
Violent: 103.5% higher
Property: 82.6% higher
Guadalupe 11 miles
A 55.9
A 44.8
Violent: 29.6% lower
Property: 76.5% lower
San Luis Obispo 12 miles
C 126.7
D 200.2
Violent: 59.4% higher
Property: 5.0% higher
Santa Maria 16 miles
D 128.7
C 194.0
Violent: 62.0% higher
Property: 1.7% higher