Pleasant Hill, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Pleasant Hill Police Department serves the city of Pleasant Hill, CA in Contra Costa County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,027 violent crimes and 6,215 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 140.0 per 100k residents, which is 31.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 378.3 per 100k, 131.2% 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 6 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 DRape
Grade FRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade DLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade DCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 140.0 | D | 1027 | 106.2 | +31.8% |
| Property Crime | 378.3 | F | 6215 | 163.6 | +131.2% |
| Rape | 6.0 | F | 31 | 3.5 | +68.5% |
| Robbery | 11.9 | F | 161 | 5.8 | +104.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 68.5 | F | 199 | 22.3 | +207.8% |
| Burglary | 32.8 | D | 710 | 24.0 | +36.3% |
| Larceny | 318.7 | F | 4970 | 116.4 | +173.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 26.8 | D | 507 | 22.2 | +20.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martinez | 5 miles | A 47.1 | A 97.0 | Violent: 66.3% lower Property: 74.4% lower |
| Lafayette | 5 miles | A 12.1 | A 68.3 | Violent: 91.4% lower Property: 81.9% lower |
| Danville | 5 miles | A 37.8 | A 52.0 | Violent: 73.0% lower Property: 86.3% lower |
| Antioch | 7 miles | C 124.9 | F 280.2 | Violent: 10.8% lower Property: 25.9% lower |
| Concord | 7 miles | C 97.3 | D 217.6 | Violent: 30.5% lower Property: 42.5% lower |