Sacramento County, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Sacramento County in CA is served by 29 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 71,760 violent crimes and 143,571 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 103.7 per 100k residents, which is 2.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 184.2 per 100k, 12.6% 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 CAnnual Rate103.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents71,760 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade CAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents371 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate18.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,775 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate7.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents8,169 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate19.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents21,283 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate184.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents143,571 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate23.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents25,000 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate139.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents91,673 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate21.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents25,597 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 103.7 | C | 71760 | 106.2 | -2.4% |
| Property Crime | 184.2 | C | 143571 | 163.6 | +12.6% |
| Homicide | 0.5 | C | 371 | 0.5 | -9.7% |
| Rape | 18.6 | F | 1775 | 3.5 | +426.9% |
| Robbery | 7.0 | C | 8169 | 5.8 | +19.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 19.4 | B | 21283 | 22.3 | -13.0% |
| Burglary | 23.5 | C | 25000 | 24.0 | -2.3% |
| Larceny | 139.2 | C | 91673 | 116.4 | +19.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 21.0 | C | 25597 | 22.2 | -5.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Sacramento County Sheriff's Office
Folsom Police Department
Folsom, CA
Galt Police Department
Galt, CA
Isleton Police Department
Isleton, CA
Sacramento Police Department
Sacramento, CA
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection:
California State University: Sacramento
Elk Grove Police Department
Elk Grove, CA
California State Parks:
Twin Rivers Unified School District
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection:
California State Fair
Department of Parks and Recreation: Capital
Union Pacific Railroad: Sacramento County
Los Rios Community College
Rancho Cordova Police Department
Rancho Cordova, CA
Citrus Heights Police Department
Citrus Heights, CA