Santa Barbara County, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Santa Barbara County in CA is served by 15 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 22,681 violent crimes and 35,319 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 85.3 per 100k residents, which is 19.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 114.9 per 100k, 29.7% below 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 BAnnual Rate85.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents22,681 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents62 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents950 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,461 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate17.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents5,040 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate114.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents35,319 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate15.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents5,363 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate77.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents22,651 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate20.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,961 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 85.3 | B | 22681 | 106.2 | -19.7% |
| Property Crime | 114.9 | B | 35319 | 163.6 | -29.7% |
| Homicide | 0.3 | A | 62 | 0.5 | -43.3% |
| Rape | 3.1 | B | 950 | 3.5 | -11.0% |
| Robbery | 5.0 | B | 1461 | 5.8 | -14.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.7 | B | 5040 | 22.3 | -20.5% |
| Burglary | 15.3 | A | 5363 | 24.0 | -36.4% |
| Larceny | 77.8 | B | 22651 | 116.4 | -33.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.8 | C | 6961 | 22.2 | -6.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office
Guadalupe Police Department
Guadalupe, CA
Lompoc Police Department
Lompoc, CA
Santa Barbara Police Department
Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Maria Police Department
Santa Maria, CA
Carpinteria Police Department
Carpinteria, CA
Union Pacific Railroad: Santa Barbara County
Solvang Police Department
Solvang, CA
Allan Hancock College
Buellton Police Department
Buellton, CA
Goleta Police Department
Goleta, CA