Sonoma, CA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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37%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

50%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

35%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Sonoma_{/100k people}	California_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	141	n/a (estimate)	1,332	2,564	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	4.5	5.0
Rape	1	n/a	9.4	36.6	37.5
Robbery	4	n/a	37.8	119.1	60.6
Assault	14	n/a	132.3	325.8	256.1
Violent crime	19	n/a (estimate)	180	486	359
Burglary	22	n/a	207.9	305.8	229.2
Theft	92	n/a	869.3	1,345.2	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	8	n/a	75.6	427.5	258.8
Property crime	122	n/a (estimate)	1,153	2,078	1,760

Sonoma crime map

The Sonoma crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Sonoma as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Sonoma crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Sonoma crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Sonoma crime rates are 37% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Sonoma are 50% lower than the national average
In Sonoma you have a 1 in 76 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Sonoma is safer than 55% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Sonoma has increased by 12%

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Daily Crime In Sonoma (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Sonoma, CA per 100,000 people. In Sonoma, the total number of daily crimes is 1.92 times less than the California average and 1.59 times less than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Sonoma is 2.71 times less than the California average and 2.00 times less than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Sonoma has a daily crime rate that is 1.80 times less than the California average and 1.53 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Sonoma (higher is better)

When comparing the safety of Sonoma to every other city in California, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Sonoma safe? The gauges above illustrate that Sonoma is safer than 81% of every city located within California along with 55% of the all the cities located in the United States. The results of these graphs are created after analyzing each of the cities in California and in the United States as a whole. As a result, Sonoma, CA is ranked above average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Sonoma

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Sonoma is 1 in 558

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Sonoma is 1 in 87

The chance of being a victim of crime in Sonoma is 1 in 76

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Sonoma? In Sonoma, CA you have a 1 in 558 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 87 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 76 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Sonoma.

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

An ideal indicator of whether Sonoma is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in Sonoma has increased by 16% and the rate of property crime in Sonoma has increased by 11%. The total crime rate in Sonoma has increased by 12% year to year.

Sonoma police department

Item	Sonoma	California	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	51,506	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	3.6	3.3

Sex offenders in California

State	Total offenders	California_/100K	National_/100K
California	79,891	232	266

There are a total of 79,891 sex offenders in California. This yields a total of 232 sex offenders in California per 100,000 residents which is 13% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Black Point-Green Point, CA	1,738	68	292	360
Glen Ellen, CA	1,214	68	292	360
Silverado Resort, CA	1,171	68	292	360
Penngrove, CA	2,368	76	326	402
Yountville, CA	3,001	90	330	420
Temelec, CA	1,915	88	375	463
El Verano, CA	3,256	101	432	533
Sonoma, CA	11,082	180	1,153	1,332

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Lake Grove, NY	11,083	221	1,002	1,223
Two Rivers, WI	11,079	215	485	700
Big Lake, MN	11,085	132	341	473
New Albany, OH	11,085	96	1,164	1,261
Westwood Lakes, FL	11,086	122	650	773
Sonoma, CA	11,082	180	1,153	1,332

Source: The Sonoma, CA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.