Lake County, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lake County in CA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,802 violent crimes and 4,469 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 249.5 per 100k residents, which is 135.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 160.7 per 100k, 1.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 FAnnual Rate249.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,802 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents196 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents175 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate60.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,303 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate160.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,469 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,243 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate120.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,289 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate24.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents854 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 249.5 | F | 4802 | 106.2 | +135.0% |
| Property Crime | 160.7 | C | 4469 | 163.6 | -1.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 9 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.0 | A | 196 | 3.5 | -43.5% |
| Robbery | 7.4 | D | 175 | 5.8 | +27.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 60.3 | F | 1303 | 22.3 | +170.8% |
| Burglary | 14.8 | A | 1243 | 24.0 | -38.3% |
| Larceny | 120.6 | C | 2289 | 116.4 | +3.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 24.6 | C | 854 | 22.2 | +11.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lake County Sheriff's Office
Lakeport Police Department
Lakeport, CA
Clearlake Police Department
Clearlake, CA