Sonoma, CA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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48%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

57%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

46%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Sonoma_{/100k people}	California_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	123	n/a (estimate)	1,189	2,834	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.0	5.7
Rape	3	n/a	29.0	36.4	38.0
Robbery	3	n/a	29.0	128.3	66.5
Assault	10	n/a	96.7	338.6	264.1
Violent crime	16	n/a (estimate)	155	508	364
Burglary	12	n/a	116.0	347.4	250.7
Theft	85	n/a	821.9	1,466.0	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	10	n/a	96.7	512.2	318.7
Property crime	107	n/a (estimate)	1,035	2,326	1,917

Sonoma crime map

The Sonoma crime map 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 48% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Sonoma are 57% lower than the national average
In Sonoma you have a 1 in 85 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 decreased by 6%

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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 2.38 times less than the California average and 1.92 times less than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Sonoma is 3.28 times less than the California average and 2.35 times less than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Sonoma has a daily crime rate that is 2.25 times less than the California average and 1.85 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 80% 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 647

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Sonoma is 1 in 97

The chance of being a victim of crime in Sonoma is 1 in 85

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Sonoma? In Sonoma, CA you have a 1 in 647 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 97 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 85 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 decreased by 30% and the rate of property crime in Sonoma has decreased by 1%. The total crime rate in Sonoma has decreased by 6% 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	71	326	398
Glen Ellen, CA	1,214	71	326	398
Silverado Resort, CA	1,171	71	326	398
Yountville, CA	3,001	90	331	422
Penngrove, CA	2,368	80	365	445
Temelec, CA	1,915	92	420	511
El Verano, CA	3,256	106	484	589
Sonoma, CA	11,082	155	1,035	1,189

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Lake Grove, NY	11,083	227	1,048	1,275
New Albany, OH	11,085	90	1,185	1,275
Big Lake, MN	11,085	47	369	416
Two Rivers, WI	11,079	216	513	729
Westwood Lakes, FL	11,086	133	694	827
Sonoma, CA	11,082	155	1,035	1,189

Source: The Sonoma, CA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. 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.