Sacramento, CA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Sacramento Police Department serves the city of Sacramento, CA in Sacramento County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 36,612 violent crimes and 63,733 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 156.3 per 100k residents, which is 47.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 271.2 per 100k, 65.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 223 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 Rate156.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents36,612 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F
Annual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents170 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade B
Annual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents615 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate18.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents4,349 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate37.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents10,650 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate271.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents63,733 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate40.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents11,389 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate164.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents39,026 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate64.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents12,538 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime156.3D36612106.2+47.1%
Property Crime271.2F63733163.6+65.8%
Homicide0.9F1700.5+76.4%
Rape2.5B6153.5-30.4%
Robbery18.1F43495.8+211.8%
Aggravated Assault37.4F1065022.3+68.1%
Burglary40.8F1138924.0+69.9%
Larceny164.8D39026116.4+41.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft64.1F1253822.2+188.9%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 223 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Asian 25
Anti-Hindu 1
Anti-White 13
Anti-Jewish 8
Anti-Bisexual 2
Anti-Catholic 2
Anti-Gay (Male) 25
Anti-Transgender 6
Anti-Other Christian 1
Anti-Islamic (Muslim) 4
Anti-Lesbian (Female) 9
Anti-Mental Disability 1
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 12
Anti-Physical Disability 3
Anti-Multiple Races, Group 3
Anti-Black or African American 67
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry 5
Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native 1
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 35

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Rancho Cordova 4 miles
B 83.8
D 197.2
Violent: 46.4% lower
Property: 27.3% lower
Isleton 10 miles
F 258.1
D 258.1
Violent: 65.1% higher
Property: 4.8% lower
Elk Grove 10 miles
A 28.1
B 109.0
Violent: 82.0% lower
Property: 59.8% lower
Citrus Heights 15 miles
B 88.5
C 180.4
Violent: 43.4% lower
Property: 33.5% lower
Dixon 18 miles
A 62.4
A 88.4
Violent: 60.1% lower
Property: 67.4% lower