California City, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The California City Police Department serves the city of California City, CA in Kern County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 641 violent crimes and 986 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 164.8 per 100k residents, which is 55.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 151.7 per 100k, 7.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 DHomicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade DProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CBurglary
Grade DLarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade BCrime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 164.8 | D | 641 | 106.2 | +55.2% |
Property Crime | 151.7 | C | 986 | 163.6 | -7.3% |
Homicide | 6.6 | F | 2 | 0.5 | +1136.8% |
Robbery | 13.2 | F | 41 | 5.8 | +126.7% |
Aggravated Assault | 33.0 | D | 265 | 22.3 | +48.1% |
Burglary | 33.0 | D | 348 | 24.0 | +37.2% |
Larceny | 98.9 | B | 412 | 116.4 | -15.0% |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 19.8 | B | 213 | 22.2 | -10.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
Targeted Group | Incidents |
---|---|
Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
---|---|---|---|---|
Tehachapi | 28 miles | B 90.9 | D 206.5 | Violent: 44.9% lower Property: 36.2% higher |
Bear Valley | 35 miles | F 1666.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 911.0% higher Property: N/A |
Ridgecrest | 38 miles | F 171.8 | A 80.6 | Violent: 4.2% higher Property: 46.8% lower |
Stallion Springs | 38 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 40.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 73.2% lower |
Arvin | 46 miles | C 99.3 | D 230.3 | Violent: 39.7% lower Property: 51.8% higher |