Chowchilla, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Chowchilla Police Department serves the city of Chowchilla, CA in Madera County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 724 violent crimes and 821 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 90.9 per 100k residents, which is 14.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 139.0 per 100k, 15.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 Rate90.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents724 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents26 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents21 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate26.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents244 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate139.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents821 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents174 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate74.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents440 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate48.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents184 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 90.9 | B | 724 | 106.2 | -14.4% |
| Property Crime | 139.0 | B | 821 | 163.6 | -15.0% |
| Rape | 5.3 | D | 26 | 3.5 | +51.3% |
| Robbery | 5.3 | C | 21 | 5.8 | -8.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 26.7 | D | 244 | 22.3 | +20.1% |
| Burglary | 16.0 | B | 174 | 24.0 | -33.2% |
| Larceny | 74.9 | A | 440 | 116.4 | -35.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 48.1 | F | 184 | 22.2 | +117.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merced | 18 miles | D 153.0 | D 255.0 | Violent: 68.3% higher Property: 83.4% higher |
| Dos Palos | 22 miles | A 34.3 | B 120.0 | Violent: 62.3% lower Property: 13.7% lower |
| Atwater | 25 miles | B 92.1 | D 196.4 | Violent: 1.3% higher Property: 41.3% higher |
| Mendota | 26 miles | B 95.2 | A 47.6 | Violent: 4.7% higher Property: 65.8% lower |
| Gustine | 26 miles | C 113.0 | A 80.7 | Violent: 24.3% higher Property: 42.0% lower |