Atwater, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Atwater Police Department serves the city of Atwater, CA in Merced County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,887 violent crimes and 3,578 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 92.1 per 100k residents, which is 13.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 196.4 per 100k, 20.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate92.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,887 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents43 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents114 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate18.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents659 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate196.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,578 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents463 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate165.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,500 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate21.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents550 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 92.1 | B | 1887 | 106.2 | -13.3% |
| Property Crime | 196.4 | D | 3578 | 163.6 | +20.1% |
| Rape | 3.1 | B | 43 | 3.5 | -13.2% |
| Robbery | 6.1 | C | 114 | 5.8 | +5.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.4 | B | 659 | 22.3 | -17.3% |
| Burglary | 9.2 | A | 463 | 24.0 | -61.7% |
| Larceny | 165.7 | D | 2500 | 116.4 | +42.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 21.5 | C | 550 | 22.2 | -3.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Other Christian | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston | 7 miles | B 73.2 | B 113.2 | Violent: 20.5% lower Property: 42.4% lower |
| Merced | 7 miles | D 153.0 | D 255.0 | Violent: 66.2% higher Property: 29.8% higher |
| Gustine | 13 miles | C 113.0 | A 80.7 | Violent: 22.7% higher Property: 58.9% lower |
| Los Banos | 25 miles | B 85.9 | B 129.9 | Violent: 6.7% lower Property: 33.9% lower |
| Chowchilla | 25 miles | B 90.9 | B 139.0 | Violent: 1.3% lower Property: 29.2% lower |