Lafayette, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lafayette Police Department serves the city of Lafayette, CA in Contra Costa County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 179 violent crimes and 1,248 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 12.1 per 100k residents, which is 88.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 68.3 per 100k, 58.2% 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 4 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 AAnnual Rate12.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents179 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents27 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate68.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,248 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents137 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate56.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents988 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents120 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 12.1 | A | 179 | 106.2 | -88.6% |
| Property Crime | 68.3 | A | 1248 | 163.6 | -58.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.0 | A | 27 | 22.3 | -63.9% |
| Burglary | 4.0 | A | 137 | 24.0 | -83.3% |
| Larceny | 56.3 | A | 988 | 116.4 | -51.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.0 | A | 120 | 22.2 | -63.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danville | 0 miles | A 37.8 | A 52.0 | Violent: 213.3% higher Property: 23.9% lower |
| Martinez | 0 miles | A 47.1 | A 97.0 | Violent: 290.6% higher Property: 42.0% higher |
| Benicia | 3 miles | A 22.8 | A 102.6 | Violent: 89.1% higher Property: 50.2% higher |
| Pleasant Hill | 5 miles | D 140.0 | F 378.3 | Violent: 1060.8% higher Property: 453.7% higher |
| Hercules | 7 miles | A 42.5 | A 61.8 | Violent: 252.5% higher Property: 9.5% lower |