Pleasant Hill, CA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Pleasant Hill Police Department serves the city of Pleasant Hill, CA in Contra Costa County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,027 violent crimes and 6,215 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 140.0 per 100k residents, which is 31.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 378.3 per 100k, 131.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 6 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 Rate140.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,027 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate6.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents31 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate11.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents161 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate68.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents199 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate378.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,215 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate32.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents710 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate318.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,970 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade D
Annual Rate26.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents507 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime140.0D1027106.2+31.8%
Property Crime378.3F6215163.6+131.2%
Rape6.0F313.5+68.5%
Robbery11.9F1615.8+104.7%
Aggravated Assault68.5F19922.3+207.8%
Burglary32.8D71024.0+36.3%
Larceny318.7F4970116.4+173.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft26.8D50722.2+20.9%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Jewish 2
Anti-Black or African American 4

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Martinez 5 miles
A 47.1
A 97.0
Violent: 66.3% lower
Property: 74.4% lower
Lafayette 5 miles
A 12.1
A 68.3
Violent: 91.4% lower
Property: 81.9% lower
Danville 5 miles
A 37.8
A 52.0
Violent: 73.0% lower
Property: 86.3% lower
Antioch 7 miles
C 124.9
F 280.2
Violent: 10.8% lower
Property: 25.9% lower
Concord 7 miles
C 97.3
D 217.6
Violent: 30.5% lower
Property: 42.5% lower