Sonoma, CA Crime


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Sonoma, California has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to recent data, the violent crime rate in Sonoma is only 17.1, while the national average is 22.7. This means that residents of Sonoma are less likely to experience acts of violence such as assault, robbery, and homicide. Additionally, property crime in Sonoma is also lower than the national average, with a rate of 27.8 compared to 35.4. This includes crimes like burglary, larceny, and motor vehicle theft. However, despite these relatively low numbers, it is still important for residents and visitors of Sonoma to remain vigilant and take precautions to ensure their safety and the security of their belongings.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Sonoma violent crime is 17.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Sonoma property crime is 27.8. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Sonoma, CA Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
200196.8032.321.5433344.8860.42409.175.3
2002137.4010.652.8743540.1803.1266374
2003232.80021.2211.64115.5581.93332.6201
2004477.6020.862.3394.63737.9643.82772.3321.9
2005318.1010.320.5287.43971.71354.72442.5174.5
2006511.3070.250.13912907.6741.92015.2150.4
2007330.602060.1250.52524.8571.11823.5130.2
2008372.6050.460.4261.92638.7574.1197490.6
2009251.1020.150.2180.82290.3632.81486.7170.8
2010327.819.929.89.9268.22234.8605.91579.349.7
201129709.30287.82051.4529.11457.365
2012249.10027.7221.41780.3470.41309.80
2013027.5100.8219.91942.8577.31273.891.6
2014310.5018.30292.21516292.21105118.7
2015288.1099270.11998.7324.11566.6108
2016332.9054362431745.7323.91349.872
2017278.804562.9170.91672.7323.71312.936
2018393.8035.844.8313.31467.8205.91190.471.6
2019335.60538.8273.81077.5185.583953

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City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Napa, CA352.11,549.280,95892019
Yountville, CA167.31,405.63,02092019
Petaluma, CA304.41,263.960,957102019
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City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Rohnert Park, CA605.01,781.141,596132019
American Canyon, CA259.12,219.820,746132019
Hercules, CA120.21,322.325,553212019
Pinole, CA303.54,455.019,622212019
San Anselmo, CA103.31,366.812,381222012

   Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

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Over 11 years ago

I love Sonoma. Moved here from Texas and I can't wait to live in this small town with country living all around. I hate all the drama and crime in Vallejo. I live in  More

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I have lived in Sonoma for 3 years now. I relocated after a brief stint in Salt Lake City but lived in San Francisco for 30 years before that. If you like small town  More

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The best aspects of living in Sonoma County,CA: Air quality is best that one can ask for and there is no severe weather. No hazardous weather driving or walking  More

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