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Santa Clara, CA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Santa Clara Police Department serves the city of Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,446 violent crimes and 17,859 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 50.6 per 100k residents, which is 52.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 251.5 per 100k, 53.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 17 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 Rate50.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,446 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents361 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate8.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents710 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate251.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents17,859 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate30.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,179 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate174.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents13,333 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate45.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,273 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime50.6A3446106.2-52.3%
Property Crime251.5D17859163.6+53.7%
Robbery3.2A3615.8-45.7%
Aggravated Assault8.7A71022.3-60.9%
Burglary30.8D217924.0+28.3%
Larceny174.0D13333116.4+49.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft45.9F227322.2+106.9%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 17 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Asian 4
Anti-Jewish 3
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Other Christian 1
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 1
Anti-Black or African American 2
Anti-Multiple Religions, Group 1
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry 2
Anti-Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 1
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Los Gatos 0 miles
A 37.6
C 175.5
Violent: 25.7% lower
Property: 30.2% lower
Morgan Hill 0 miles
A 29.1
A 40.3
Violent: 42.6% lower
Property: 84.0% lower
San Jose 0 miles
D 140.4
D 240.8
Violent: 177.3% higher
Property: 4.2% lower
Sunnyvale 0 miles
A 59.2
C 178.3
Violent: 17.0% higher
Property: 29.1% lower
Campbell 15 miles
C 120.4
D 255.2
Violent: 137.9% higher
Property: 1.5% higher