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San Jose, CA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The San Jose Police Department serves the city of San Jose, CA in Santa Clara County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 50,296 violent crimes and 99,175 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 140.4 per 100k residents, which is 32.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 240.8 per 100k, 47.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 440 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 D
Annual Rate140.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents50,296 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade A
Annual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents142 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade D
Annual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents2,958 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate12.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents5,080 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate29.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents11,816 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate240.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents99,175 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate36.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents15,655 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate135.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents55,819 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate68.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents26,965 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime140.4D50296106.2+32.2%
Property Crime240.8D99175163.6+47.2%
Homicide0.3A1420.5-41.8%
Rape5.6D29583.5+57.2%
Robbery12.3F50805.8+111.1%
Aggravated Assault29.8D1181622.3+34.0%
Burglary36.1D1565524.0+50.3%
Larceny135.7C55819116.4+16.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft68.1F2696522.2+207.3%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 440 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Arab 2
Anti-Asian 51
Anti-Hindu 2
Anti-White 19
Anti-Jewish 29
Anti-Buddhist 1
Anti-Gay (Male) 61
Anti-Transgender 8
Anti-Other Religion 5
Anti-Islamic (Muslim) 5
Anti-Lesbian (Female) 5
Anti-Mental Disability 2
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 75
Anti-Atheism/Agnosticism 1
Anti-Physical Disability 1
Anti-Multiple Races, Group 6
Anti-Black or African American 124
Anti-Multiple Religions, Group 1
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry 23
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 19

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Los Gatos 0 miles
A 37.6
C 175.5
Violent: 73.2% lower
Property: 27.1% lower
Morgan Hill 0 miles
A 29.1
A 40.3
Violent: 79.3% lower
Property: 83.3% lower
Santa Clara 0 miles
A 50.6
D 251.5
Violent: 63.9% lower
Property: 4.4% higher
Sunnyvale 0 miles
A 59.2
C 178.3
Violent: 57.8% lower
Property: 26.0% lower
Campbell 15 miles
C 120.4
D 255.2
Violent: 14.2% lower
Property: 6.0% higher