El Dorado County, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
El Dorado County in CA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,712 violent crimes and 2,661 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 184.1 per 100k residents, which is +73.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 63.7 per 100k, -61.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 FAnnual Rate184.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,712 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents80 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents102 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate30.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents610 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate63.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,661 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents478 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate42.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,838 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents312 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 184.1 | F | 2712 | 106.2 | +73.3% |
| Property Crime | 63.7 | A | 2661 | 163.6 | -61.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 7.1 | F | 80 | 3.5 | +100.9% |
| Robbery | 7.1 | D | 102 | 5.8 | +21.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 30.7 | D | 610 | 22.3 | +37.9% |
| Burglary | 16.5 | B | 478 | 24.0 | -31.3% |
| Larceny | 42.5 | A | 1838 | 116.4 | -63.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.7 | A | 312 | 22.2 | -78.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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