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PRESS RELEASE. From the San Mateo County Sheriff Office on February 5th, 2025.
SAN MATEO COUNTY, Calif. – The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office today released its 2024 year-end crime statistics, highlighting a significant decline in both violent and property crimes across the communities it serves. These statistics reflect reported crimes in the unincorporated areas of San Mateo County and the contracted communities of Half Moon Bay, Millbrae, San Carlos, Portola Valley, and Woodside. Additionally, the Sheriff’s Office provides contracted law enforcement services for Caltrain and SamTrans and operates two correctional facilities.
Between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024, the agency’s crime data demonstrates a measurable
improvement in public safety compared to the same period in 2023. Violent crime decreased by 14%, with 149 fewer cases reported, while property crime dropped by 15%, amounting to 487 fewer incidents.
San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus credited the success to the dedication and professionalism of the Sheriff’s Office personnel, as well as the agency’s ongoing collaboration with community partners.
“San Mateo County continues to be a safe place to live, work, and visit. These substantial decreases in crime are a direct result of the unwavering commitment of the men and women of the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office, who work tirelessly to protect our communities. Our partnerships with residents, businesses, and local organizations have played a crucial role in ensuring public safety,” said Sheriff Corpus.
Below is a summary of several key crime statistics, as reported to the California Department of Justice. For a full overview of the 2024 crime statistics, visit the Sheriff’s Office website.
- Murder/Manslaughter: Remains rare, with one manslaughter case reported in 2024.
The San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office did not file manslaughter charges on
this case. - Rape Offenses: Decreased by 25%, with nine fewer cases reported.
- Aggravated Assault: Decreased by 25%, with 44 fewer incidents.
- Simple Assault: Decreased by 18%, with 112 fewer cases reported.
- Robbery: Increased by 15%, with eight additional cases reported.
- Residential and Commercial Burglary: Decreased by 7%, with 21 fewer incidents.
- Larceny/Theft: Decreased by 17%, with 237 fewer incidents.
- Stolen Property Cases: Decreased by 25%, with 40 fewer cases reported.
- Motor Vehicle Theft: Increased by 9%, with 18 additional incidents reported
Throughout the year, community members can view crime data by visiting the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office Transparency Portal. The program allows the user to search for crimes by date, location and type of crime.
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