Santa Maria, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Santa Maria Police Department serves the city of Santa Maria, CA in Santa Barbara County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 7,270 violent crimes and 12,364 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 128.7 per 100k residents, which is 21.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 194.0 per 100k, 18.6% 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 15 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 DHomicide
Grade FRape
Grade DRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade DProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CBurglary
Grade DLarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 128.7 | D | 7270 | 106.2 | +21.2% |
| Property Crime | 194.0 | C | 12364 | 163.6 | +18.6% |
| Homicide | 2.7 | F | 27 | 0.5 | +410.5% |
| Rape | 4.5 | D | 354 | 3.5 | +28.1% |
| Robbery | 14.5 | F | 812 | 5.8 | +149.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 34.5 | D | 2107 | 22.3 | +54.8% |
| Burglary | 38.1 | D | 2078 | 24.0 | +58.4% |
| Larceny | 110.6 | C | 5962 | 116.4 | -5.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 42.6 | F | 4213 | 22.2 | +92.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 15 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Catholic | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 3 |
| Anti-Protestant | 1 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe | 8 miles | A 55.9 | A 44.8 | Violent: 56.5% lower Property: 76.9% lower |
| Arroyo Grande | 15 miles | A 49.0 | A 70.8 | Violent: 61.9% lower Property: 63.5% lower |
| Grover Beach | 16 miles | B 79.5 | C 190.8 | Violent: 38.3% lower Property: 1.7% lower |
| Pismo Beach | 18 miles | D 161.8 | F 348.4 | Violent: 25.7% higher Property: 79.6% higher |
| San Luis Obispo | 27 miles | C 126.7 | D 200.2 | Violent: 1.6% lower Property: 3.2% higher |