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San Juan Capistrano, CA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The San Juan Capistrano Police Department serves the city of San Juan Capistrano, CA in Orange County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 895 violent crimes and 1,713 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 17.5 per 100k residents, which is 83.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 96.4 per 100k, 41.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 A
Annual Rate17.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents895 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade B
Annual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate8.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents234 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate96.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,713 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate20.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents353 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate43.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,072 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade D
Annual Rate29.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents280 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime17.5A895106.2-83.5%
Property Crime96.4A1713163.6-41.1%
Rape2.9B243.5-17.4%
Aggravated Assault8.8A23422.3-60.6%
Burglary20.4B35324.0-14.9%
Larceny43.8A1072116.4-62.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft29.2D28022.2+31.7%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Anaheim 0 miles
C 95.6
D 211.0
Violent: 445.3% higher
Property: 118.9% higher
Costa Mesa 0 miles
C 97.8
F 279.5
Violent: 457.8% higher
Property: 190.0% higher
Cypress 0 miles
A 26.6
B 129.1
Violent: 52.0% higher
Property: 34.0% higher
Garden Grove 0 miles
A 27.4
B 136.3
Violent: 56.2% higher
Property: 41.4% higher
Huntington Beach 0 miles
A 62.4
B 138.8
Violent: 256.0% higher
Property: 44.1% higher