Pacifica, CA Crime Rates & Statistics

Reported Annual Crime In Pacifica

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Pacifica_{/100k people}	California_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	557	n/a (estimate)	1,405	2,998	2,837
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Pacifica_{/100k people}	California_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	4.9	5.3
Rape	15	n/a	37.8	34.9	40.4
Robbery	11	n/a	27.7	139.6	102.8
Assault	39	n/a	98.4	265.9	248.5
Violent crime	65	n/a (estimate)	164	445	386
Burglary	89	n/a	224.5	479.8	468.9
Theft	363	n/a	915.5	1,623.0	1,745.0
Vehicle theft	40	n/a	100.9	450.3	236.9
Property crime	492	n/a (estimate)	1,241	2,553	2,451

When reviewing the above table, you see a comprehensive overview of all annual crimes reported in Pacifica, CA. All reported Pacifica, CA crimes are shown and for assessment, each particular crime is demonstrated, establishing an accurate total that represents any crimes committed for every 100,000 residents. You'll also notice that the crimes are distributed into two separate categories, being; violent crimes and property crimes. In addition, the table also demonstrates that the Pacifica, CA overall crime rate is 53% lower than in comparison to the California average; and is also 50% lower than compared to the national average. Specifically regarding violent crimes in Pacifica, CA, the rate is 63% lower than compared to the California average, and 58% lower than when paralleled to the national average. When comparing property crime, Pacifica, CA comes in at 51% lower than to the average seen in California, and 49% lower than the overall national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City, State	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Montara, CA	2,895	70	400	470
West Menlo Park, CA	3,830	85	486	571
Moss Beach, CA	3,706	89	509	598
Emerald Lake Hills, CA	4,716	116	663	779
Highlands-Baywood Park, CA	4,261	116	663	779
Woodside, CA	5,496	145	830	975
El Granada, CA	6,132	145	830	975
Pacifica, CA	38,844	164	1,241	1,405

Did you know?

The overall crime rate in Pacifica is 50% lower than the national average.
For every 100,000 people, there are 3.85 daily crimes that occur in Pacifica.
Pacifica is safer than 65% of the cities in the United States.
In Pacifica you have a 1 in 72 chance of becoming a victim of any crime.
The number of total year over year crimes in Pacifica has decreased by 28%.

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Daily Crime In Pacifica (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Pacifica, CA per 100,000 residents. Additionally, daily crime statistics are also listed for California as well as national figures. In Pacifica, CA the total number of daily crimes is 2.13 times less than the California average and 2.02 times less than the national average. Violent crime statistics in Pacifica, CA are 2.72 times less than the California average and 2.36 times less than the national average. Regarding crimes committed against personal property, Pacifica, CA has a daily crime rate that is 2.06 times less than the California average and 1.98 times less than the daily national average.

How Safe is Pacifica (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in the Pacifica, CA area in comparison to other California communities and all other cities throughout the United States? The evidence provided by these graphs show Pacifica, CA being safer than 82% of cities in California and 65% of cities across the United States as a whole. This is evident by tracking California cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Pacifica, CA. In conclusion, Pacifica, CA now ranks above average in comparison to all United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Pacifica

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Pacifica is 1 in 611

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Pacifica is 1 in 81

The chance of being a victim of crime in Pacifica is 1 in 72

Are you interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Pacifica, CA? Just look at the above illustrations to see what your chances are of becoming a victim of any crime, such as property crime or violent crime, in this city. In Pacifica, CA, you have a 1 in 611 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 81. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Pacifica, CA is 1 in 72.

Year Over Year Crime In Pacifica (per 100,000 people)

The year over year crime rate for Pacifica, CA is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining whether living in Pacifica, CA has become a safer or more dangerous place to live. For example, the above graph shows the year over year crime rate for violent, property and total crimes per 100,000 people. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have decreased by 5% in Pacifica, CA, while property crimes in Pacifica, CA have decreased by 30%. Crimes in total for Pacifica, CA have decreased by 28% year over year.

Pacifica police department

Item	Pacifica	California	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	37	51,506	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.0	3.6	3.3

There are a total of 37 Pacifica police officers. This results in 1.0 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 73.1% less than the California average and 70.1% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in California

State	Total offenders	California_/100K	National_/100K
California	68,119	197	222

There are a total of 68,119 sex offenders in California. This yields a total of 197 sex offenders in California per 100,000 residents which is 11% less than the national average.

Cities with similar population

City, State	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Mableton, GA	38,839	413	3,116	3,528
Tupelo, MS	38,856	252	2,491	2,743
Marumsco, VA	38,815	275	2,346	2,621
Huber Heights, OH	38,795	220	3,326	3,546
Hallandale Beach, FL	38,951	606	3,906	4,512
Pacifica, CA	38,844	164	1,241	1,405

Source: The Pacifica, CA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2016. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.