Placerville, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Placerville Police Department serves the city of Placerville, CA in El Dorado County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 914 violent crimes and 1,121 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 178.7 per 100k residents, which is 68.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 75.3 per 100k, 54.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery 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 FAnnual Rate178.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents914 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate9.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents32 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate28.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents234 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate75.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,121 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents218 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate47.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents732 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents156 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 178.7 | F | 914 | 106.2 | +68.3% |
| Property Crime | 75.3 | A | 1121 | 163.6 | -54.0% |
| Robbery | 9.4 | F | 32 | 5.8 | +61.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 28.2 | D | 234 | 22.3 | +26.8% |
| Burglary | 18.8 | B | 218 | 24.0 | -21.7% |
| Larceny | 47.0 | A | 732 | 116.4 | -59.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.4 | A | 156 | 22.2 | -57.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 19 miles | C 109.4 | A 51.1 | Violent: 38.8% lower Property: 32.1% lower |
| Folsom | 20 miles | A 29.6 | C 186.8 | Violent: 83.5% lower Property: 148.3% higher |
| Ione | 21 miles | A 18.3 | A 36.6 | Violent: 89.8% lower Property: 51.3% lower |
| Sutter Creek | 23 miles | C 109.8 | A 36.6 | Violent: 38.5% lower Property: 51.3% lower |
| Rocklin | 24 miles | A 40.1 | A 94.8 | Violent: 77.6% lower Property: 26.0% higher |