Sonoma, CA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Sonoma Police Department serves the city of Sonoma, CA in Sonoma County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 245 violent crimes and 427 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 19.3 per 100k residents, which is 81.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 96.7 per 100k, 40.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 Rate19.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents245 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate96.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents427 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate87.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents327 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate9.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents29 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime19.3A245106.2-81.8%
Property Crime96.7A427163.6-40.9%
Larceny87.0B327116.4-25.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft9.7A2922.2-56.4%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 1
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Petaluma 11 miles
B 87.8
B 127.4
Violent: 353.9% higher
Property: 31.7% higher
Cotati 14 miles
A 54.1
C 175.9
Violent: 179.9% higher
Property: 81.9% higher
St. Helena 14 miles
A 59.0
A 39.3
Violent: 205.0% higher
Property: 59.3% lower
Novato 15 miles
A 54.1
C 177.8
Violent: 179.8% higher
Property: 83.9% higher
Napa 16 miles
B 91.1
B 124.4
Violent: 370.9% higher
Property: 28.7% higher