Seaside, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Seaside Police Department serves the city of Seaside, CA in Monterey County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,742 violent crimes and 2,065 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 141.6 per 100k residents, which is 33.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 83.7 per 100k, 48.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 DAnnual Rate141.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,742 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents58 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents91 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate29.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents430 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate83.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,065 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents246 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate64.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,531 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents272 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 141.6 | D | 1742 | 106.2 | +33.4% |
| Property Crime | 83.7 | A | 2065 | 163.6 | -48.8% |
| Rape | 3.2 | C | 58 | 3.5 | -8.9% |
| Robbery | 6.4 | C | 91 | 5.8 | +10.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 29.0 | D | 430 | 22.3 | +30.2% |
| Burglary | 9.7 | A | 246 | 24.0 | -59.8% |
| Larceny | 64.4 | A | 1531 | 116.4 | -44.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.4 | A | 272 | 22.2 | -71.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand City | 1 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 9365.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 11089.4% higher |
| Del Rey Oaks | 1 miles | A 65.1 | A 65.1 | Violent: 54.0% lower Property: 22.2% lower |
| Monterey | 2 miles | D 129.8 | A 105.9 | Violent: 8.3% lower Property: 26.5% higher |
| Pacific Grove | 4 miles | A 20.5 | A 54.6 | Violent: 85.5% lower Property: 34.8% lower |
| Marina | 6 miles | C 110.6 | D 208.0 | Violent: 21.9% lower Property: 148.5% higher |