Butte County, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Butte County in CA is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 12,382 violent crimes and 17,680 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 153.3 per 100k residents, which is 44.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 176.9 per 100k, 8.1% 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 Rate153.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents12,382 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents672 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents572 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate36.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,485 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate176.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents17,680 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate21.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,351 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate115.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents11,364 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate37.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,601 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 153.3 | D | 12382 | 106.2 | +44.4% |
| Property Crime | 176.9 | C | 17680 | 163.6 | +8.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 38 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.1 | A | 672 | 3.5 | -41.5% |
| Robbery | 6.5 | C | 572 | 5.8 | +11.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 36.8 | F | 3485 | 22.3 | +65.4% |
| Burglary | 21.7 | C | 3351 | 24.0 | -9.5% |
| Larceny | 115.0 | C | 11364 | 116.4 | -1.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 37.6 | F | 2601 | 22.2 | +69.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Butte County Sheriff's Office
Chico Police Department
Chico, CA
Gridley Police Department
Gridley, CA
Oroville Police Department
Oroville, CA
Paradise Police Department
Paradise, CA