San Mateo County, CA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

San Mateo County in CA is served by 16 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 19,461 violent crimes and 51,999 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 124.6 per 100k residents, which is +17.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 485.9 per 100k, +197.0% 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 C

Annual Rate124.6 per 100k residents

National Avg: 106.2 per 100k

Total Incidents19,461 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade A

Annual Rate0.2 per 100k residents

National Avg: 0.5 per 100k

Total Incidents40 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A

Annual Rate1.7 per 100k residents

National Avg: 3.5 per 100k

Total Incidents843 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F

Annual Rate17.9 per 100k residents

National Avg: 5.8 per 100k

Total Incidents1,968 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A

Annual Rate14.3 per 100k residents

National Avg: 22.3 per 100k

Total Incidents4,007 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F

Annual Rate485.9 per 100k residents

National Avg: 163.6 per 100k

Total Incidents51,999 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B

Annual Rate16.5 per 100k residents

National Avg: 24.0 per 100k

Total Incidents7,242 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F

Annual Rate433.9 per 100k residents

National Avg: 116.4 per 100k

Total Incidents37,835 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade D

Annual Rate34.9 per 100k residents

National Avg: 22.2 per 100k

Total Incidents6,581 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime Type	Annual Rate (per 100k residents)	Grade	Total Incidents (2019-2023)	National Avg	% Difference
Violent Crime	124.6	C	19461	106.2	+17.3%
Property Crime	485.9	F	51999	163.6	+197.0%
Homicide	0.2	A	40	0.5	-67.0%
Rape	1.7	A	843	3.5	-51.4%
Robbery	17.9	F	1968	5.8	+206.9%
Aggravated Assault	14.3	A	4007	22.3	-35.7%
Burglary	16.5	B	7242	24.0	-31.5%
Larceny	433.9	F	37835	116.4	+272.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft	34.9	D	6581	22.2	+57.5%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Atherton Police Department

Atherton, CA

Belmont Police Department

Belmont, CA

Brisbane Police Department

Brisbane, CA

Burlingame Police Department

Burlingame, CA

Colma Police Department

Colma, CA

Daly City Police Department

Daly City, CA

Hillsborough Police Department

Hillsborough, CA

Menlo Park Police Department

Menlo Park, CA

Pacifica Police Department

Pacifica, CA

Redwood City Police Department

Redwood City, CA

San Bruno Police Department

San Bruno, CA

San Mateo Police Department

San Mateo, CA

South San Francisco Police Department

South San Francisco, CA

Broadmoor Police Department

Broadmoor, CA

Foster City Police Department

Foster City, CA

East Palo Alto Police Department

East Palo Alto, CA