Sonoma County, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Sonoma County in CA is served by 17 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 17,975 violent crimes and 24,927 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 56.3 per 100k residents, which is 47.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 114.1 per 100k, 30.3% 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 Rate56.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents17,975 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents54 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,102 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents963 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate14.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents5,129 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate114.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents24,927 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents4,439 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate88.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents17,379 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,784 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 56.3 | A | 17975 | 106.2 | -47.0% |
| Property Crime | 114.1 | B | 24927 | 163.6 | -30.3% |
| Homicide | 0.1 | A | 54 | 0.5 | -89.3% |
| Rape | 1.3 | A | 1102 | 3.5 | -62.0% |
| Robbery | 1.7 | A | 963 | 5.8 | -71.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.2 | A | 5129 | 22.3 | -36.3% |
| Burglary | 7.4 | A | 4439 | 24.0 | -69.2% |
| Larceny | 88.1 | B | 17379 | 116.4 | -24.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.0 | A | 2784 | 22.2 | -41.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Sonoma County Sheriff's Office
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