San Luis Obispo County, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
San Luis Obispo County in CA is served by 19 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 11,319 violent crimes and 20,043 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 94.3 per 100k residents, which is 11.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 146.9 per 100k, 10.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 BAnnual Rate94.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents11,319 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents19 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents483 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents399 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate29.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,283 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate146.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents20,043 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,613 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate128.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents14,711 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,499 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 94.3 | B | 11319 | 106.2 | -11.2% |
| Property Crime | 146.9 | B | 20043 | 163.6 | -10.2% |
| Homicide | 0.1 | A | 19 | 0.5 | -81.0% |
| Rape | 3.1 | B | 483 | 3.5 | -13.6% |
| Robbery | 4.9 | B | 399 | 5.8 | -15.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 29.8 | D | 3283 | 22.3 | +34.0% |
| Burglary | 11.4 | A | 3613 | 24.0 | -52.4% |
| Larceny | 128.4 | C | 14711 | 116.4 | +10.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.7 | A | 1499 | 22.2 | -69.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office
Arroyo Grande Police Department
Arroyo Grande, CA
Atascadero State Hospital
Grover Beach Police Department
Grover Beach, CA
Morro Bay Police Department
Morro Bay, CA
Paso Robles Police Department
Paso Robles, CA
Pismo Beach Police Department
Pismo Beach, CA
San Luis Obispo Police Department
San Luis Obispo, CA
California State Polytechnic University: San Luis Obispo
Atascadero Police Department
Atascadero, CA