Newark, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Newark Police Department serves the city of Newark, CA in Alameda County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,936 violent crimes and 7,218 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 76.3 per 100k residents, which is 28.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 337.1 per 100k, 106.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 7 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 BRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 76.3 | B | 1936 | 106.2 | -28.1% |
| Property Crime | 337.1 | F | 7218 | 163.6 | +106.1% |
| Robbery | 14.8 | F | 209 | 5.8 | +155.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.6 | A | 254 | 22.3 | -52.4% |
| Burglary | 50.9 | F | 1093 | 24.0 | +111.8% |
| Larceny | 209.9 | F | 4889 | 116.4 | +80.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 76.3 | F | 1211 | 22.2 | +244.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 7 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Sikh | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont | 3 miles | A 37.6 | F 269.5 | Violent: 50.8% lower Property: 20.1% lower |
| Union City | 4 miles | B 80.8 | F 280.4 | Violent: 5.8% higher Property: 16.8% lower |
| East Palo Alto | 7 miles | C 104.9 | B 115.8 | Violent: 37.5% higher Property: 65.7% lower |
| Milpitas | 9 miles | B 71.8 | F 297.8 | Violent: 5.9% lower Property: 11.7% lower |
| Hayward | 9 miles | B 91.0 | F 378.1 | Violent: 19.2% higher Property: 12.2% higher |