Palo Alto, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Palo Alto Police Department serves the city of Palo Alto, CA in Santa Clara County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,276 violent crimes and 8,004 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 27.8 per 100k residents, which is 73.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 252.9 per 100k, 54.6% 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 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 ARobbery
Grade BAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade CCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 27.8 | A | 1276 | 106.2 | -73.9% |
| Property Crime | 252.9 | D | 8004 | 163.6 | +54.6% |
| Robbery | 4.6 | B | 188 | 5.8 | -20.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.1 | A | 196 | 22.3 | -86.2% |
| Burglary | 13.9 | A | 760 | 24.0 | -42.2% |
| Larceny | 218.9 | F | 6745 | 116.4 | +88.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.0 | C | 440 | 22.2 | -9.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 40 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Asian | 3 |
| Anti-White | 3 |
| Anti-Jewish | 3 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 3 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| Anti-Physical Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 11 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 6 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menlo Park | 1 miles | B 72.7 | C 148.6 | Violent: 162.0% higher Property: 41.2% lower |
| East Palo Alto | 2 miles | C 104.9 | B 115.8 | Violent: 278.1% higher Property: 54.2% lower |
| Atherton | 2 miles | A 14.8 | A 73.9 | Violent: 46.8% lower Property: 70.8% lower |
| Redwood City | 5 miles | C 106.7 | D 218.4 | Violent: 284.3% higher Property: 13.6% lower |
| Los Altos | 5 miles | A 23.4 | A 96.8 | Violent: 15.8% lower Property: 61.7% lower |