Ceres, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Ceres Police Department serves the city of Ceres, CA in Stanislaus County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,082 violent crimes and 4,414 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 98.3 per 100k residents, which is 7.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 200.7 per 100k, 22.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 6 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 CAnnual Rate98.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,082 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate8.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents91 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents216 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate14.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents513 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate200.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,414 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate28.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents683 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate120.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,775 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate51.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents912 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 98.3 | C | 2082 | 106.2 | -7.4% |
| Property Crime | 200.7 | D | 4414 | 163.6 | +22.7% |
| Rape | 8.2 | F | 91 | 3.5 | +131.6% |
| Robbery | 2.0 | A | 216 | 5.8 | -64.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.3 | A | 513 | 22.3 | -35.6% |
| Burglary | 28.7 | C | 683 | 24.0 | +19.3% |
| Larceny | 120.8 | C | 2775 | 116.4 | +3.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 51.2 | F | 912 | 22.2 | +130.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newman | 3 miles | A 24.6 | A 40.9 | Violent: 75.0% lower Property: 79.6% lower |
| Turlock | 3 miles | B 74.9 | D 220.5 | Violent: 23.8% lower Property: 9.8% higher |
| Waterford | 3 miles | A 31.8 | A 106.0 | Violent: 67.7% lower Property: 47.2% lower |
| Hughson | 3 miles | A 50.9 | A 25.5 | Violent: 48.2% lower Property: 87.3% lower |
| Modesto | 4 miles | C 121.7 | D 199.3 | Violent: 23.8% higher Property: 0.7% lower |