Placer County, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Placer County in CA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 7,248 violent crimes and 18,068 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 72.9 per 100k residents, which is -31.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 80.9 per 100k, -50.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 BAnnual Rate72.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,248 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents344 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents493 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,120 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate80.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents18,068 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,345 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate64.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents14,029 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,558 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 72.9 | B | 7248 | 106.2 | -31.4% |
| Property Crime | 80.9 | A | 18068 | 163.6 | -50.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 18 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.2 | B | 344 | 3.5 | -10.9% |
| Robbery | 3.0 | A | 493 | 5.8 | -48.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.2 | A | 1120 | 22.3 | -54.3% |
| Burglary | 11.6 | A | 2345 | 24.0 | -51.6% |
| Larceny | 64.8 | A | 14029 | 116.4 | -44.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.3 | A | 1558 | 22.2 | -80.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Auburn Police Department
Auburn, CA
Lincoln Police Department
Lincoln, CA
Rocklin Police Department
Rocklin, CA
Roseville Police Department
Roseville, CA