San Clemente, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The San Clemente Police Department serves the city of San Clemente, CA in Orange County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,800 violent crimes and 4,076 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 36.5 per 100k residents, which is 65.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 118.9 per 100k, 27.3% 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 9 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade CCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 36.5 | A | 1800 | 106.2 | -65.7% |
| Property Crime | 118.9 | B | 4076 | 163.6 | -27.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.8 | A | 325 | 22.3 | -78.6% |
| Burglary | 7.9 | A | 578 | 24.0 | -67.0% |
| Larceny | 85.6 | B | 2932 | 116.4 | -26.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 25.4 | C | 549 | 22.2 | +14.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 9 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaheim | 0 miles | C 95.6 | D 211.0 | Violent: 162.1% higher Property: 77.4% higher |
| Costa Mesa | 0 miles | C 97.8 | F 279.5 | Violent: 168.1% higher Property: 135.0% higher |
| Cypress | 0 miles | A 26.6 | B 129.1 | Violent: 26.9% lower Property: 8.6% higher |
| Garden Grove | 0 miles | A 27.4 | B 136.3 | Violent: 24.9% lower Property: 14.6% higher |
| Huntington Beach | 0 miles | A 62.4 | B 138.8 | Violent: 71.1% higher Property: 16.7% higher |