Butte County, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Butte County in CA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 7,280 violent crimes and 12,842 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 151.5 per 100k residents, which is +42.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 191.9 per 100k, +17.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 DAnnual Rate151.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,280 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents503 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents464 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate35.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,248 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate191.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents12,842 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate19.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,869 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate123.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents8,210 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate45.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,439 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 151.5 | D | 7280 | 106.2 | +42.7% |
| Property Crime | 191.9 | C | 12842 | 163.6 | +17.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 17 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.2 | A | 503 | 3.5 | -36.8% |
| Robbery | 6.0 | C | 464 | 5.8 | +2.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 35.1 | D | 2248 | 22.3 | +57.7% |
| Burglary | 19.4 | B | 1869 | 24.0 | -19.1% |
| Larceny | 123.3 | C | 8210 | 116.4 | +5.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 45.9 | F | 2439 | 22.2 | +106.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Chico Police Department
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Gridley Police Department
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Paradise Police Department
Paradise, CA