Sierra County, CA Crime


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Sierra, CA County has a relatively low rate of violent crime compared to the national average, with a rate of 20.8 compared to the US average of 22.7. However, property crime is slightly higher in Sierra County, at 41.1 compared to the national average of 35.4. This county is known for its scenic beauty and close-knit communities, making it a desirable place to live. However, like any other area, it is not immune to crime. While the overall crime rates may seem low, it is important for residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their property. Local law enforcement works diligently to keep the community safe, but it is a collective effort to maintain a safe and peaceful environment in Sierra, CA County.

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

Sierra County violent crime is 20.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Sierra County property crime is 41.1. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of Sierra, California does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Nevada City, California. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Nevada City, California. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Truckee, CA Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2002208.70720.9180.92734.3855.81704.6173.9
2003324.7027.120.3277.31867446.51298.8121.8
2004238.4026.56.6205.32655.3840.91556.1258.2
2005167.2025.725.7115.72263.1636.51330.8295.7
2006296031.525.2239.32141.2724.21190.3226.7
2007359.706.142.7310.91902493.81298.5109.7
2008110.30012.398.11477367.71005.1104.2
2009145.96.118.212.2109.41319.4352.6918.148.6
2010151.60012.1139.51267.4303.2915.748.5
2011122.206.112.2103.81582.2672836.973.3
2012134.9024.512.398.11423374.196385.9
20130012.499.11071.5415613.243.4
2014111.4018.618.674.31014.8408.4507.499
2015122.5012.26.1104.1967.5232.7679.755.1
2016153.1012.312.3128.61145.4257.3741.1147
2017115.6024.3091.31004.3243.5596.5164.3
2018102.401218.172.2861252.9511.896.3
2019186.6018.124.1144.5686.3216.7397.372.2

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Truckee, CA186.6686.316,370212019
Reno, NV557.92,101.1254,349362019
Sparks, NV424.52,288.591,433382019
Nevada City, CA476.22,825.43,167412019
Grass Valley, CA565.13,583.912,961432019
South Lake Tahoe, CA501.92,030.221,768522019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Nevada City, CA476.22,825.43,167412019
Paradise town (Butte County), CA81.8751.526,159642019
Wheatland, CA152.31,091.43,497682019
Biggs, CA173.8984.91,703702019
Gridley, CA438.23,097.66,584702019
Yerington, NV188.4157.03,185802019

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