Petaluma, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Petaluma Police Department serves the city of Petaluma, CA in Sonoma County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,540 violent crimes and 3,019 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 87.8 per 100k residents, which is 17.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 127.4 per 100k, 22.1% 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 32 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 Rate87.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,540 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents112 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate5.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents138 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate17.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents651 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate127.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,019 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents360 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate108.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,329 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate12.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents292 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 87.8 | B | 2540 | 106.2 | -17.4% |
| Property Crime | 127.4 | B | 3019 | 163.6 | -22.1% |
| Rape | 1.7 | A | 112 | 3.5 | -51.4% |
| Robbery | 5.2 | B | 138 | 5.8 | -11.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.2 | B | 651 | 22.3 | -22.7% |
| Burglary | 6.9 | A | 360 | 24.0 | -71.4% |
| Larceny | 108.4 | C | 2329 | 116.4 | -6.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.1 | A | 292 | 22.2 | -45.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 32 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Female | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 3 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 18 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotati | 6 miles | A 54.1 | C 175.9 | Violent: 38.3% lower Property: 38.1% higher |
| Novato | 10 miles | A 54.1 | C 177.8 | Violent: 38.3% lower Property: 39.6% higher |
| Sonoma | 11 miles | A 19.3 | A 96.7 | Violent: 78.0% lower Property: 24.1% lower |
| Ross | 14 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 43.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 65.5% lower |
| San Rafael | 14 miles | B 72.4 | F 292.9 | Violent: 17.5% lower Property: 130.0% higher |