Citrus Heights crime by year: the official numbers
The California DOJ's OpenJustice Crimes and Clearances dataset counts the serious offenses each police agency reports: violent crimes (homicide, rape, robbery and aggravated assault) and property crimes (burglary, motor vehicle theft and larceny-theft). It also counts how many were cleared, usually by an arrest. These are Citrus Heights Police Department figures, the agency that has policed the city since 2006, when it took over from the Sacramento County Sheriff.
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Violent cleared | Property cleared |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 396 | 2,676 | 210 (53%) | 318 (12%) |
| 2017 | 349 | 2,782 | 166 (48%) | 361 (13%) |
| 2018 | 324 | 2,478 | 151 (47%) | 250 (10%) |
| 2019 | 313 | 2,248 | 141 (45%) | 212 (9%) |
| 2020 | 286 | 2,121 | 126 (44%) | 143 (7%) |
| 2021 | 299 | 1,907 | 115 (38%) | 90 (5%) |
| 2022 | 352 | 1,771 | 129 (37%) | 75 (4%) |
| 2023 | 361 | 1,767 | 123 (34%) | 107 (6%) |
| 2024 | 377 | 1,825 | 200 (53%) | 184 (10%) |
| 2025 | 325 | 1,638 | 186 (57%) | 313 (19%) |
Citrus Heights violent crime, 2016 to 2025
Violent crime fell from 396 in 2016 to a low of 286 in 2020, rose each year to 377 in 2024, then fell to 325 in 2025, 4% above 2019. Aggravated assault made up most of it: 233 cases in 2025 against 190 in 2019. Robberies were 71, below the 88 of 2016. The city recorded 2 homicides in 2025 and between 1 and 5 a year over the decade.
Citrus Heights property crime, 2016 to 2025
Property crime fell from a peak of 2,782 in 2017 to 1,767 in 2023, edged up to 1,825 in 2024, then fell to 1,638 in 2025, the lowest of the ten years. Burglaries dropped from 317 in 2024 to 163 in 2025 and motor vehicle thefts from 243 to 148, both ten-year lows. Larceny-theft, which includes shoplifting and thefts from cars, made up 1,327 of the 2025 total.
Clearance rates in Citrus Heights
In 2025 the department cleared 57% of violent crimes and 19% of property crimes, the highest shares of the ten years for both. The property share had fallen to 4% in 2022. Low clearance rates for theft are common statewide, which is one reason to focus on prevention: lighting, locks and cameras.
Citrus Heights crime per 1,000 residents compared
To compare places of different size we divide 2025 crimes by each place's population from the Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates. This is our calculation, not an official rate, and it counts crimes where they happen, so cities with big shopping centers or highways can look higher than their resident numbers suggest.
| Place (2025) | Violent crimes per 1,000 | Property crimes per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Citrus Heights | 3.7 | 18.8 |
| Rancho Cordova | 5.3 | 16.8 |
| City of Sacramento | 7.3 | 23.1 |
| Elk Grove | 1.7 | 12.3 |
| Folsom | 1.7 | 13.3 |
| California | 4.3 | 18.0 |
Citrus Heights sits below the state average for violent crime and slightly above it for property crime: below Rancho Cordova on violent crime but above it on property crime, below the City of Sacramento and above Elk Grove and Folsom. The city is a regional retail hub along Sunrise Boulevard, Greenback Lane and Auburn Boulevard, and shoplifting and vehicle crimes at those centers count in the total.
What the Citrus Heights numbers do and do not tell you
City totals cannot tell you about a single street. Crime clusters along commercial corridors and at specific addresses, and a residential block a mile away may see little of it. Reporting also varies: many thefts go unreported, and a push to report more, such as the department's online reporting system, can raise counts without more crime. California also changed how agencies report, moving to incident-based reporting, so compare years with care. The department's own annual report to the City Council in April 2026, as reported by the Citrus Heights Sentinel, said overall crime in the main FBI categories fell 54.5% from 2007 to the end of 2025. The DOJ's 2025 figures on this page also show both violent and property crime down from 2024. Neighborhood-level official crime counts are not published for Citrus Heights, so we do not rank areas.
How to check crime near a Citrus Heights address
Citrus Heights Police Department crime map
The department's resources page links to the LexisNexis Community Crime Map, where you can view recent reported incidents around an address and sign up for alerts. The city's FAQ also says the department uploads its statistics to RAIDS Online. Look at three to six months of incidents, not one week.
Citrus Heights patrol beats and neighborhood areas
Since October 2, 2018 the city has been split into two patrol beats, north and south of Auburn Boulevard and Old Auburn Road. The city's 11 Neighborhood Areas hold regular meetings where officers often report on local issues; attending one is a good way to ask about a street.
California DOJ OpenJustice
OpenJustice publishes the agency-level counts used on this page, plus arrests and other datasets. Use it to compare Citrus Heights with any other California city over many years.
FBI Crime Data Explorer
The FBI's Crime Data Explorer has national comparisons and agency profiles. Its figures can differ slightly from the state's because of reporting timing.
Megan's Law registry
The California DOJ's Megan's Law website maps registered sex offenders by address. Use it as one input, and follow the site's rules on how the information may be used.
Ask the Citrus Heights Police Department
Call the non-emergency line at 916-727-5500 and ask about calls for service at or near the address. The department is at 6315 Fountain Square Drive.
Fire, flood and other risks in Citrus Heights
Crime is one risk; insurance cost and natural hazards are others. Fire and medical calls in the city go to the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District. Look up the address on CAL FIRE's fire hazard severity zone map, and get an insurance quote early; our homeowners insurance guide and wildfire zone guide explain why. Arcade Creek and Cripple Creek cross the city, so check the FEMA flood map for homes near them. Cal OES's MyHazards tool shows flood, fire and earthquake layers for any address.
Before you buy or rent in Citrus Heights
- Read OpenJustice figures for at least five years, not one.
- Check the LexisNexis Community Crime Map for three to six months around the address.
- Visit at night and on a weekend.
- Ask neighbors and attend a Neighborhood Area meeting.
- Call the non-emergency line about calls to the address.
- Check the Megan's Law map.
- Run the flood, fire and earthquake lookups, and get an insurance quote.
For prices and areas, see our Citrus Heights homes guide and is Citrus Heights a good place to live. Statewide comparisons are in our guide to crime rates across California.