Contra Costa County, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Contra Costa County in CA is served by 19 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 38,085 violent crimes and 97,161 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 67.1 per 100k residents, which is -36.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 175.2 per 100k, +7.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 AHomicide
Grade BRape
Grade BRobbery
Grade DAggravated Assault
Grade BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CBurglary
Grade CLarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FSummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 67.1 | A | 38085 | 106.2 | -36.8% |
| Property Crime | 175.2 | C | 97161 | 163.6 | +7.1% |
| Homicide | 0.4 | B | 185 | 0.5 | -21.5% |
| Rape | 2.7 | B | 1133 | 3.5 | -23.3% |
| Robbery | 7.5 | D | 5102 | 5.8 | +29.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.9 | B | 11102 | 22.3 | -19.8% |
| Burglary | 24.3 | C | 12633 | 24.0 | +1.2% |
| Larceny | 104.0 | B | 63571 | 116.4 | -10.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 42.4 | F | 19963 | 22.2 | +91.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Antioch Police Department
Antioch, CA
Brentwood Police Department
Brentwood, CA
Clayton Police Department
Clayton, CA
Concord Police Department
Concord, CA
El Cerrito Police Department
El Cerrito, CA
Hercules Police Department
Hercules, CA
Pinole Police Department
Pinole, CA
Pittsburg Police Department
Pittsburg, CA
Pleasant Hill Police Department
Pleasant Hill, CA
Richmond Police Department
Richmond, CA
San Pablo Police Department
San Pablo, CA
Walnut Creek Police Department
Walnut Creek, CA
Kensington Police Department
Kensington, CA
Martinez Police Department
Martinez, CA
Lafayette Police Department
Lafayette, CA
Moraga Police Department
Moraga, CA
Danville Police Department
Danville, CA
Orinda Police Department
Orinda, CA
Oakley Police Department
Oakley, CA