Homicides reported in the Sacramento area, 2021-23

Sacramento County reported a significant decline in homicides last year, with one fewer recorded by the Sheriff's Office and 16 fewer by city police than in 2022. Placer County sheriff's officials also reported a year-over-year drop.

*Rancho Cordova contracts police services with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office.

Table includes homicide totals from law enforcement agencies in Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer and Yolo counties with at least two homicides reported in any year since 2021 and with data available for 2023.
Chart: Rosalio Ahumada, Ishani Desai and Michael McGoughSource: Local law enforcement agenciesGet the data