Redwood City, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Redwood City Police Department serves the city of Redwood City, CA in San Mateo County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,705 violent crimes and 6,215 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 106.7 per 100k residents, which is 0.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 218.4 per 100k, 33.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 19 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 CRape
Grade FRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade DMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 106.7 | C | 2705 | 106.2 | +0.4% |
Property Crime | 218.4 | D | 6215 | 163.6 | +33.5% |
Rape | 6.3 | F | 167 | 3.5 | +79.6% |
Robbery | 17.8 | F | 361 | 5.8 | +205.4% |
Aggravated Assault | 6.3 | A | 545 | 22.3 | -71.5% |
Burglary | 5.1 | A | 880 | 24.0 | -78.9% |
Larceny | 160.0 | D | 4277 | 116.4 | +37.5% |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 52.0 | F | 1006 | 22.2 | +134.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 19 (2019-2023)
Targeted Group | Incidents |
---|---|
Anti-Arab | 1 |
Anti-Asian | 1 |
Anti-White | 1 |
Anti-Jewish | 2 |
Anti-Gay (Male) | 3 |
Anti-Transgender | 1 |
Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Anti-Eastern Orthodox (Russian, Greek, Other) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
---|---|---|---|---|
Atherton | 2 miles | A 14.8 | A 73.9 | Violent: 86.2% lower Property: 66.2% lower |
Menlo Park | 4 miles | B 72.7 | C 148.6 | Violent: 31.8% lower Property: 32.0% lower |
Belmont | 4 miles | B 69.0 | C 157.3 | Violent: 35.3% lower Property: 28.0% lower |
East Palo Alto | 5 miles | C 104.9 | B 115.8 | Violent: 1.6% lower Property: 47.0% lower |
Palo Alto | 5 miles | A 27.8 | D 252.9 | Violent: 74.0% lower Property: 15.8% higher |