Paso Robles, CA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Paso Robles Police Department serves the city of Paso Robles, CA in San Luis Obispo County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,263 violent crimes and 2,051 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 130.0 per 100k residents, which is 22.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 139.5 per 100k, 14.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 D
Annual Rate130.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,263 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate6.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents46 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate15.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents54 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate34.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents225 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate139.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,051 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate9.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents209 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate111.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,643 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate19.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents173 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime130.0D1263106.2+22.4%
Property Crime139.5B2051163.6-14.7%
Rape6.3F463.5+79.3%
Robbery15.8F545.8+172.4%
Aggravated Assault34.9D22522.3+56.7%
Burglary9.5A20924.0-60.4%
Larceny111.0C1643116.4-4.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft19.0B17322.2-14.2%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 1
Anti-Jewish 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Atascadero 9 miles
A 47.2
B 107.9
Violent: 63.7% lower
Property: 22.7% lower
Morro Bay 20 miles
C 112.5
A 75.0
Violent: 13.5% lower
Property: 46.3% lower
San Luis Obispo 23 miles
C 126.7
D 200.2
Violent: 2.6% lower
Property: 43.5% higher
Pismo Beach 33 miles
D 161.8
F 348.4
Violent: 24.4% higher
Property: 149.7% higher
Grover Beach 35 miles
B 79.5
C 190.8
Violent: 38.9% lower
Property: 36.7% higher