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Pacifica, CA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Pacifica Police Department serves the city of Pacifica, CA in San Mateo County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,408 violent crimes and 2,251 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 59.0 per 100k residents, which is 44.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 118.1 per 100k, 27.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 10 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 A
Annual Rate59.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,408 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents49 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents205 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate118.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,251 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate104.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,746 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate14.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents203 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime59.0A1408106.2-44.4%
Property Crime118.1B2251163.6-27.8%
Homicide2.8F20.5+427.4%
Robbery2.8A495.8-51.7%
Aggravated Assault2.8A20522.3-87.4%
Larceny104.0B1746116.4-10.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft14.1A20322.2-36.6%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 10 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 3
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 2
Anti-Black or African American 2
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry 1
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Broadmoor 0 miles
A 48.5
B 145.3
Violent: 17.9% lower
Property: 23.1% higher
Belmont 9 miles
B 69.0
C 157.3
Violent: 16.9% higher
Property: 33.2% higher
Redwood City 10 miles
C 106.7
D 218.4
Violent: 80.6% higher
Property: 84.9% higher
San Mateo 10 miles
B 69.8
D 197.2
Violent: 18.2% higher
Property: 67.0% higher
Atherton 10 miles
A 14.8
A 73.9
Violent: 75.0% lower
Property: 37.4% lower