Pacific Grove, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Pacific Grove Police Department serves the city of Pacific Grove, CA in Monterey County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 358 violent crimes and 870 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 20.5 per 100k residents, which is 80.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 54.6 per 100k, 66.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 ARape
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 20.5 | A | 358 | 106.2 | -80.7% |
| Property Crime | 54.6 | A | 870 | 163.6 | -66.6% |
| Rape | 6.8 | F | 18 | 3.5 | +93.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.8 | A | 75 | 22.3 | -69.3% |
| Larceny | 54.6 | A | 698 | 116.4 | -53.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey | 2 miles | D 129.8 | A 105.9 | Violent: 533.9% higher Property: 94.0% higher |
| Seaside | 4 miles | D 141.6 | A 83.7 | Violent: 591.6% higher Property: 53.3% higher |
| Sand City | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 9365.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 17053.0% higher |
| Del Rey Oaks | 5 miles | A 65.1 | A 65.1 | Violent: 217.9% higher Property: 19.2% higher |
| Marina | 8 miles | C 110.6 | D 208.0 | Violent: 440.2% higher Property: 281.0% higher |