San Mateo, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The San Mateo Police Department serves the city of San Mateo, CA in San Mateo County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,006 violent crimes and 8,804 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 69.8 per 100k residents, which is 34.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 197.2 per 100k, 20.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 22 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 BAnnual Rate69.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,006 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents153 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate9.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents302 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate18.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents725 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate197.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,804 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,806 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate167.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,883 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate19.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,082 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 69.8 | B | 3006 | 106.2 | -34.3% |
| Property Crime | 197.2 | D | 8804 | 163.6 | +20.5% |
| Rape | 2.0 | A | 153 | 3.5 | -42.9% |
| Robbery | 9.1 | D | 302 | 5.8 | +56.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.2 | B | 725 | 22.3 | -18.2% |
| Burglary | 10.1 | A | 1806 | 24.0 | -57.9% |
| Larceny | 167.9 | D | 5883 | 116.4 | +44.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 19.2 | B | 1082 | 22.2 | -13.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 22 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 8 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foster City | 2 miles | A 48.0 | A 73.7 | Violent: 31.2% lower Property: 62.7% lower |
| Belmont | 3 miles | B 69.0 | C 157.3 | Violent: 1.1% lower Property: 20.3% lower |
| Hillsborough | 3 miles | A 18.6 | A 74.3 | Violent: 73.4% lower Property: 62.3% lower |
| Burlingame | 5 miles | C 99.3 | C 165.5 | Violent: 42.3% higher Property: 16.1% lower |
| Redwood City | 6 miles | C 106.7 | D 218.4 | Violent: 52.8% higher Property: 10.7% higher |