San Bernardino, CA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The San Bernardino Police Department serves the city of San Bernardino, CA in San Bernardino County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 24,746 violent crimes and 29,119 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 188.2 per 100k residents, which is 77.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 266.1 per 100k, 62.6% 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 17 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 F
Annual Rate188.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents24,746 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F
Annual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents222 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade C
Annual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents502 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate25.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents2,978 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate43.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents7,180 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate266.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents29,119 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate45.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents5,698 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate156.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents15,856 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate62.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,238 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime188.2F24746106.2+77.2%
Property Crime266.1F29119163.6+62.6%
Homicide1.4F2220.5+157.1%
Rape4.1C5023.5+15.9%
Robbery25.1F29785.8+330.7%
Aggravated Assault43.3F718022.3+94.5%
Burglary45.1F569824.0+87.7%
Larceny156.3D15856116.4+34.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft62.9F723822.2+183.6%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 17 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 2
Anti-Jewish 1
Anti-Gay (Male) 4
Anti-Transgender 1
Anti-Lesbian (Female) 2
Anti-Black or African American 7

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Montclair 0 miles
B 93.0
F 380.1
Violent: 50.6% lower
Property: 42.9% higher
Needles 0 miles
F 227.9
F 414.3
Violent: 21.1% higher
Property: 55.7% higher
Redlands 0 miles
B 90.4
D 219.8
Violent: 52.0% lower
Property: 17.4% lower
Victorville 0 miles
D 147.3
D 228.8
Violent: 21.7% lower
Property: 14.0% lower
Adelanto 0 miles
D 148.3
B 125.3
Violent: 21.2% lower
Property: 52.9% lower