Mountain View, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Mountain View Police Department serves the city of Mountain View, CA in Santa Clara County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,258 violent crimes and 9,650 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 92.1 per 100k residents, which is 13.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 236.4 per 100k, 44.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 40 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 BRape
Grade CRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade DProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DBurglary
Grade DLarceny
Grade DMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade CCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 92.1 | B | 2258 | 106.2 | -13.3% |
| Property Crime | 236.4 | D | 9650 | 163.6 | +44.5% |
| Rape | 3.7 | C | 77 | 3.5 | +5.5% |
| Robbery | 9.9 | F | 209 | 5.8 | +71.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 32.4 | D | 466 | 22.3 | +45.3% |
| Burglary | 36.1 | D | 1550 | 24.0 | +50.2% |
| Larceny | 177.9 | D | 7367 | 116.4 | +52.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 22.4 | C | 681 | 22.2 | +1.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 40 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Sikh | 1 |
| Anti-Asian | 8 |
| Anti-Female | 2 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 5 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 3 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 9 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 3 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Altos | 2 miles | A 23.4 | A 96.8 | Violent: 74.6% lower Property: 59.1% lower |
| Palo Alto | 5 miles | A 27.8 | D 252.9 | Violent: 69.9% lower Property: 7.0% higher |
| East Palo Alto | 6 miles | C 104.9 | B 115.8 | Violent: 14.0% higher Property: 51.0% lower |
| Menlo Park | 7 miles | B 72.7 | C 148.6 | Violent: 21.0% lower Property: 37.1% lower |
| Atherton | 8 miles | A 14.8 | A 73.9 | Violent: 84.0% lower Property: 68.7% lower |