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 C
Annual Rate106.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,705 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate6.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents167 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate17.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents361 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate6.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents545 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate218.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,215 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate5.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents880 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate160.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,277 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate52.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,006 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime106.7C2705106.2+0.4%
Property Crime218.4D6215163.6+33.5%
Rape6.3F1673.5+79.6%
Robbery17.8F3615.8+205.4%
Aggravated Assault6.3A54522.3-71.5%
Burglary5.1A88024.0-78.9%
Larceny160.0D4277116.4+37.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft52.0F100622.2+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