Los Gatos, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Los Gatos Police Department serves the city of Los Gatos, CA in Santa Clara County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 482 violent crimes and 2,115 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 37.6 per 100k residents, which is 64.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 175.5 per 100k, 7.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 16 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AHomicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CBurglary
Grade CLarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade DCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 37.6 | A | 482 | 106.2 | -64.6% |
| Property Crime | 175.5 | C | 2115 | 163.6 | +7.3% |
| Homicide | 3.1 | F | 2 | 0.5 | +487.4% |
| Rape | 6.3 | F | 22 | 3.5 | +77.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.4 | A | 91 | 22.3 | -57.8% |
| Burglary | 28.2 | C | 370 | 24.0 | +17.4% |
| Larceny | 119.1 | C | 1564 | 116.4 | +2.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 28.2 | D | 177 | 22.2 | +27.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 16 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 4 |
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Hill | 0 miles | A 29.1 | A 40.3 | Violent: 22.7% lower Property: 77.1% lower |
| San Jose | 0 miles | D 140.4 | D 240.8 | Violent: 273.2% higher Property: 37.2% higher |
| Santa Clara | 0 miles | A 50.6 | D 251.5 | Violent: 34.6% higher Property: 43.3% higher |
| Sunnyvale | 0 miles | A 59.2 | C 178.3 | Violent: 57.4% higher Property: 1.5% higher |
| Campbell | 15 miles | C 120.4 | D 255.2 | Violent: 220.1% higher Property: 45.4% higher |