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 D
Annual Rate164.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents641 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate13.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents41 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate33.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents265 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate151.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents986 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate33.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents348 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate98.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents412 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate19.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents213 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime164.8D641106.2+55.2%
Property Crime151.7C986163.6-7.3%
Homicide6.6F20.5+1136.8%
Robbery13.2F415.8+126.7%
Aggravated Assault33.0D26522.3+48.1%
Burglary33.0D34824.0+37.2%
Larceny98.9B412116.4-15.0%
Motor Vehicle Theft19.8B21322.2-10.8%

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