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 AAnnual Rate19.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents245 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate96.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents427 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate87.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents327 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents29 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 19.3 | A | 245 | 106.2 | -81.8% |
Property Crime | 96.7 | A | 427 | 163.6 | -40.9% |
Larceny | 87.0 | B | 327 | 116.4 | -25.2% |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.7 | A | 29 | 22.2 | -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 |