Milpitas, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Milpitas Police Department serves the city of Milpitas, CA in Santa Clara County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,580 violent crimes and 9,795 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 71.8 per 100k residents, which is 32.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 297.8 per 100k, 82.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 BAnnual Rate71.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,580 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate10.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents262 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate14.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents314 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate297.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents9,795 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate31.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,115 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate219.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents7,477 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate47.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,177 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 71.8 | B | 2580 | 106.2 | -32.4% |
| Property Crime | 297.8 | F | 9795 | 163.6 | +82.0% |
| Robbery | 10.4 | F | 262 | 5.8 | +79.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.4 | A | 314 | 22.3 | -35.4% |
| Burglary | 31.3 | D | 1115 | 24.0 | +30.4% |
| Larceny | 219.4 | F | 7477 | 116.4 | +88.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 47.0 | F | 1177 | 22.2 | +112.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cupertino | 7 miles | A 30.0 | A 88.1 | Violent: 58.3% lower Property: 70.4% lower |
| Los Altos Hills | 7 miles | A 12.5 | A 49.9 | Violent: 82.6% lower Property: 83.2% lower |
| Saratoga | 7 miles | A 10.2 | A 57.8 | Violent: 85.8% lower Property: 80.6% lower |
| Fremont | 8 miles | A 37.6 | F 269.5 | Violent: 47.7% lower Property: 9.5% lower |
| Newark | 9 miles | B 76.3 | F 337.1 | Violent: 6.3% higher Property: 13.2% higher |