Santa Rosa, CA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Santa Rosa Police Department serves the city of Santa Rosa, CA in Sonoma County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 7,382 violent crimes and 10,862 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 84.3 per 100k residents, which is 20.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 110.3 per 100k, 32.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 42 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 B
Annual Rate84.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,382 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade C
Annual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents27 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade C
Annual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents511 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents473 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate13.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,953 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate110.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents10,862 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate18.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,935 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate77.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents7,322 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate14.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,494 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime84.3B7382106.2-20.7%
Property Crime110.3B10862163.6-32.6%
Homicide0.6C270.5+7.0%
Rape3.4C5113.5-4.1%
Robbery1.7A4735.8-70.8%
Aggravated Assault13.6A195322.3-39.0%
Burglary18.1B193524.0-24.7%
Larceny77.5B7322116.4-33.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft14.1A149422.2-36.2%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 42 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Arab 1
Anti-Asian 1
Anti-Female 1
Anti-Jewish 11
Anti-Bisexual 1
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Islamic (Muslim) 1
Anti-Lesbian (Female) 1
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 4
Anti-Gender Non-Conforming 1
Anti-Multiple Races, Group 1
Anti-Black or African American 12
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry 3
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 3

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Rohnert Park 0 miles
C 97.1
B 122.0
Violent: 15.3% higher
Property: 10.6% higher
Sebastopol 0 miles
A 27.6
C 151.8
Violent: 67.3% lower
Property: 37.6% higher
Healdsburg 7 miles
A 16.8
C 184.9
Violent: 80.0% lower
Property: 67.7% higher
Cotati 19 miles
A 54.1
C 175.9
Violent: 35.8% lower
Property: 59.5% higher
Calistoga 20 miles
C 101.2
A 40.5
Violent: 20.2% higher
Property: 63.3% lower