Madera County, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Madera County in CA is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 10,188 violent crimes and 11,193 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 108.9 per 100k residents, which is 2.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 114.0 per 100k, 30.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 CAnnual Rate108.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents10,188 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents36 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents451 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents429 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate28.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,950 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate114.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents11,193 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,983 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate78.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents7,478 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate26.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,574 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 108.9 | C | 10188 | 106.2 | +2.5% |
| Property Crime | 114.0 | B | 11193 | 163.6 | -30.3% |
| Homicide | 1.0 | F | 36 | 0.5 | +81.4% |
| Rape | 4.1 | C | 451 | 3.5 | +15.3% |
| Robbery | 3.7 | A | 429 | 5.8 | -36.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 28.4 | D | 2950 | 22.3 | +27.5% |
| Burglary | 9.1 | A | 1983 | 24.0 | -62.2% |
| Larceny | 78.0 | B | 7478 | 116.4 | -33.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 26.0 | C | 1574 | 22.2 | +17.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Madera County Sheriff's Office
Chowchilla Police Department
Chowchilla, CA
Madera Police Department
Madera, CA