Solvang, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Solvang Police Department serves the city of Solvang, CA in Santa Barbara County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 167 violent crimes and 255 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 33.8 per 100k residents, which is 68.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 50.7 per 100k, 69.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate33.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents167 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate50.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents255 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate50.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents193 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 33.8 | A | 167 | 106.2 | -68.2% |
| Property Crime | 50.7 | A | 255 | 163.6 | -69.0% |
| Larceny | 50.7 | A | 193 | 116.4 | -56.5% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lompoc | 0 miles | F 177.4 | B 122.1 | Violent: 425.2% higher Property: 141.0% higher |
| Santa Barbara | 0 miles | D 140.3 | C 185.1 | Violent: 315.4% higher Property: 265.4% higher |
| Carpinteria | 0 miles | C 109.3 | C 156.2 | Violent: 223.7% higher Property: 208.2% higher |
| Buellton | 0 miles | A 19.7 | B 118.2 | Violent: 41.7% lower Property: 133.4% higher |
| Goleta | 16 miles | A 43.4 | B 108.4 | Violent: 28.4% higher Property: 114.0% higher |