Los Altos, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Los Altos Police Department serves the city of Los Altos, CA in Santa Clara County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 241 violent crimes and 1,353 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 23.4 per 100k residents, which is 78.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 96.8 per 100k, 40.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 AAnnual Rate23.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents241 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate10.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents31 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate96.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,353 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate23.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents380 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate73.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents884 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 23.4 | A | 241 | 106.2 | -78.0% |
| Property Crime | 96.8 | A | 1353 | 163.6 | -40.9% |
| Robbery | 10.0 | F | 31 | 5.8 | +72.1% |
| Burglary | 23.4 | C | 380 | 24.0 | -2.8% |
| Larceny | 73.4 | A | 884 | 116.4 | -36.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 10 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Hindu | 2 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Female | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View | 2 miles | B 92.1 | D 236.4 | Violent: 294.1% higher Property: 144.3% higher |
| Palo Alto | 5 miles | A 27.8 | D 252.9 | Violent: 18.8% higher Property: 161.3% higher |
| Menlo Park | 6 miles | B 72.7 | C 148.6 | Violent: 211.3% higher Property: 53.6% higher |
| East Palo Alto | 6 miles | C 104.9 | B 115.8 | Violent: 349.1% higher Property: 19.6% higher |
| Atherton | 7 miles | A 14.8 | A 73.9 | Violent: 36.8% lower Property: 23.7% lower |