South San Francisco, CA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The South San Francisco Police Department serves the city of South San Francisco, CA in San Mateo County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,726 violent crimes and 6,244 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 99.7 per 100k residents, which is 6.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 202.6 per 100k, 23.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 9 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 C
Annual Rate99.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,726 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents211 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade C
Annual Rate20.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents515 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate202.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,244 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents752 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate147.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,555 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate51.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents891 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime99.7C2726106.2-6.2%
Property Crime202.6D6244163.6+23.8%
Robbery3.2A2115.8-44.7%
Aggravated Assault20.9C51522.3-6.1%
Burglary3.2A75224.0-86.6%
Larceny147.9D4555116.4+27.1%
Motor Vehicle Theft51.4F89122.2+132.0%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 9 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Hindu 1
Anti-Female 1
Anti-Gay (Male) 2
Anti-Islamic (Muslim) 1
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 2
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
San Bruno 2 miles
A 47.0
D 207.7
Violent: 52.9% lower
Property: 2.5% higher
Colma 2 miles
F 965.9
F 5537.7
Violent: 869.1% higher
Property: 2633.8% higher
Brisbane 3 miles
B 89.3
C 156.2
Violent: 10.4% lower
Property: 22.9% lower
Daly City 3 miles
B 79.8
C 182.1
Violent: 20.0% lower
Property: 10.1% lower
Burlingame 5 miles
C 99.3
C 165.5
Violent: 0.4% lower
Property: 18.3% lower