Santa Barbara County, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Santa Barbara County in CA is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 17,584 violent crimes and 27,560 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 88.6 per 100k residents, which is -16.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 122.4 per 100k, -25.2% 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 Rate88.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents17,584 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents58 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents743 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,340 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate18.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents4,220 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate122.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents27,560 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate15.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents4,168 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate82.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents16,672 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate23.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,436 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 88.6 | B | 17584 | 106.2 | -16.6% |
| Property Crime | 122.4 | B | 27560 | 163.6 | -25.2% |
| Homicide | 0.3 | A | 58 | 0.5 | -36.2% |
| Rape | 3.4 | C | 743 | 3.5 | -5.0% |
| Robbery | 5.3 | C | 1340 | 5.8 | -8.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.3 | B | 4220 | 22.3 | -17.9% |
| Burglary | 15.3 | A | 4168 | 24.0 | -36.3% |
| Larceny | 82.7 | B | 16672 | 116.4 | -28.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 23.3 | C | 6436 | 22.2 | +5.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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
Solvang Police Department
Solvang, CA
Buellton Police Department
Buellton, CA
Goleta Police Department
Goleta, CA