Kensington, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Kensington Police Department serves the city of Kensington, CA in Contra Costa County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 27 violent crimes and 375 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 39.9 per 100k residents, which is 62.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 139.5 per 100k, 14.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 Rate39.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents27 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate139.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents375 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate99.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents253 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate39.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents61 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 39.9 | A | 27 | 106.2 | -62.5% |
| Property Crime | 139.5 | B | 375 | 163.6 | -14.7% |
| Rape | 19.9 | F | 4 | 3.5 | +463.6% |
| Robbery | 19.9 | F | 2 | 5.8 | +242.6% |
| Larceny | 99.6 | B | 253 | 116.4 | -14.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 39.9 | F | 61 | 22.2 | +79.8% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch | 0 miles | C 124.9 | F 280.2 | Violent: 213.4% higher Property: 100.9% higher |
| Concord | 0 miles | C 97.3 | D 217.6 | Violent: 144.0% higher Property: 56.0% higher |
| Pittsburg | 0 miles | B 94.8 | C 155.0 | Violent: 137.8% higher Property: 11.1% higher |
| Richmond | 0 miles | D 147.4 | F 352.2 | Violent: 269.8% higher Property: 152.5% higher |
| San Pablo | 0 miles | C 119.2 | F 270.5 | Violent: 198.9% higher Property: 93.9% higher |