Merced County, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Merced County in CA is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 11,539 violent crimes and 19,086 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 91.9 per 100k residents, which is -13.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 149.2 per 100k, -8.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 BAnnual Rate91.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents11,539 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents413 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents909 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate24.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,431 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate149.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents19,086 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate22.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,168 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate96.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents11,900 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate29.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,482 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 91.9 | B | 11539 | 106.2 | -13.5% |
| Property Crime | 149.2 | C | 19086 | 163.6 | -8.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 57 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.4 | A | 413 | 3.5 | -60.8% |
| Robbery | 6.4 | C | 909 | 5.8 | +10.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 24.0 | C | 3431 | 22.3 | +7.8% |
| Burglary | 22.2 | C | 3168 | 24.0 | -7.6% |
| Larceny | 96.1 | B | 11900 | 116.4 | -17.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 29.5 | D | 3482 | 22.2 | +33.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Atwater Police Department
Atwater, CA
Dos Palos Police Department
Dos Palos, CA
Gustine Police Department
Gustine, CA
Livingston Police Department
Livingston, CA
Los Banos Police Department
Los Banos, CA
Merced Police Department
Merced, CA