Shasta County, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Shasta County in CA is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,983 violent crimes and 8,107 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 87.1 per 100k residents, which is 17.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 158.7 per 100k, 3.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate87.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,983 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate8.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents277 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents280 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate26.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,998 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate158.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,107 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate33.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,155 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate108.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,462 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate16.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,437 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 87.1 | B | 4983 | 106.2 | -17.9% |
| Property Crime | 158.7 | C | 8107 | 163.6 | -3.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 21 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 8.0 | F | 277 | 3.5 | +125.8% |
| Robbery | 3.7 | A | 280 | 5.8 | -35.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 26.9 | D | 1998 | 22.3 | +20.9% |
| Burglary | 33.3 | D | 2155 | 24.0 | +38.7% |
| Larceny | 108.9 | C | 4462 | 116.4 | -6.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.1 | B | 1437 | 22.2 | -27.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Shasta County Sheriff's Office
Anderson Police Department
Anderson, CA
Redding Police Department
Redding, CA