Buellton, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Buellton Police Department serves the city of Buellton, CA in Santa Barbara County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 125 violent crimes and 296 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 19.7 per 100k residents, which is 81.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 118.2 per 100k, 27.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. 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 Rate19.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents125 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate118.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents296 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate19.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents40 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate98.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents202 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 19.7 | A | 125 | 106.2 | -81.5% |
| Property Crime | 118.2 | B | 296 | 163.6 | -27.7% |
| Burglary | 19.7 | B | 40 | 24.0 | -18.0% |
| Larceny | 98.5 | B | 202 | 116.4 | -15.3% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lompoc | 0 miles | F 177.4 | B 122.1 | Violent: 800.4% higher Property: 3.3% higher |
| Santa Barbara | 0 miles | D 140.3 | C 185.1 | Violent: 612.1% higher Property: 56.6% higher |
| Carpinteria | 0 miles | C 109.3 | C 156.2 | Violent: 454.9% higher Property: 32.1% higher |
| Solvang | 0 miles | A 33.8 | A 50.7 | Violent: 71.4% higher Property: 57.2% lower |
| Goleta | 16 miles | A 43.4 | B 108.4 | Violent: 120.2% higher Property: 8.3% lower |