San Mateo County, CA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

San Mateo County in CA is served by 20 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 24,042 violent crimes and 63,435 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 120.4 per 100k residents, which is 13.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 465.1 per 100k, 184.3% 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 Rate120.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents24,042 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade A
Annual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents55 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,124 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate17.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents2,273 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate14.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents4,888 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate465.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents63,435 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate16.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents8,620 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate414.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents46,553 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade D
Annual Rate34.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,858 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime120.4C24042106.2+13.4%
Property Crime465.1F63435163.6+184.3%
Homicide0.2A550.5-69.0%
Rape1.8A11243.5-50.3%
Robbery17.1F22735.8+194.4%
Aggravated Assault14.3A488822.3-35.6%
Burglary16.4B862024.0-31.9%
Larceny414.1F46553116.4+255.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft34.0D785822.2+53.5%

Crime Trends

Agencies

San Mateo County Sheriff's Office

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

San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit: San Mateo County

Union Pacific Railroad: San Mateo County

East Palo Alto Police Department

East Palo Alto, CA

Highway Patrol: