Sonoma County, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Sonoma County in CA is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 13,517 violent crimes and 19,402 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 57.0 per 100k residents, which is -46.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 125.4 per 100k, -23.3% 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 AAnnual Rate57.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents13,517 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents42 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents801 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents776 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate16.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,672 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate125.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents19,402 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,082 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate97.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents13,726 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate16.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,371 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 57.0 | A | 13517 | 106.2 | -46.4% |
| Property Crime | 125.4 | B | 19402 | 163.6 | -23.3% |
| Homicide | 0.1 | A | 42 | 0.5 | -86.6% |
| Rape | 1.2 | A | 801 | 3.5 | -66.0% |
| Robbery | 1.4 | A | 776 | 5.8 | -75.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.1 | B | 3672 | 22.3 | -27.7% |
| Burglary | 5.0 | A | 3082 | 24.0 | -79.1% |
| Larceny | 97.4 | B | 13726 | 116.4 | -16.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.0 | B | 2371 | 22.2 | -27.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Cloverdale Police Department
Cloverdale, CA
Cotati Police Department
Cotati, CA
Healdsburg Police Department
Healdsburg, CA
Rohnert Park Police Department
Rohnert Park, CA
Santa Rosa Police Department
Santa Rosa, CA
Sebastopol Police Department
Sebastopol, CA
Sonoma Police Department
Sonoma, CA
Petaluma Police Department
Petaluma, CA