Kern County, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Kern County in CA is served by 21 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 51,683 violent crimes and 114,175 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 243.0 per 100k residents, which is 128.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 159.5 per 100k, 2.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate243.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents51,683 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents370 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,596 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents4,860 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate34.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents19,117 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate159.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents114,175 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate21.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents25,643 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate100.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents55,671 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate35.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents30,197 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 243.0 | F | 51683 | 106.2 | +128.8% |
| Property Crime | 159.5 | C | 114175 | 163.6 | -2.5% |
| Homicide | 1.0 | F | 370 | 0.5 | +81.9% |
| Rape | 2.2 | A | 1596 | 3.5 | -37.5% |
| Robbery | 5.9 | C | 4860 | 5.8 | +1.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 34.5 | D | 19117 | 22.3 | +55.2% |
| Burglary | 21.8 | C | 25643 | 24.0 | -9.3% |
| Larceny | 100.7 | B | 55671 | 116.4 | -13.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 35.9 | F | 30197 | 22.2 | +61.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Kern County Sheriff's Office
Arvin Police Department
Arvin, CA
Bakersfield Police Department
Bakersfield, CA
Delano Police Department
Delano, CA
McFarland Police Department
Mcfarland, CA
Ridgecrest Police Department
Ridgecrest, CA
Shafter Police Department
Shafter, CA
Taft Police Department
Taft, CA
Tehachapi Police Department
Tehachapi, CA
California City Police Department
California City, CA
California State University:
Stallion Springs Police Department
Stallion Springs, CA
Bear Valley Police Department
Bear Valley, CA