Merced County, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Merced County in CA is served by 12 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 16,292 violent crimes and 25,589 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 148.9 per 100k, 9.0% 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 Incidents16,292 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents546 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,071 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate24.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents4,967 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate148.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents25,589 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate24.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents4,731 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate94.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents15,747 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate27.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,503 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 91.9 | B | 16292 | 106.2 | -13.5% |
| Property Crime | 148.9 | C | 25589 | 163.6 | -9.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 90 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.2 | A | 546 | 3.5 | -66.4% |
| Robbery | 6.0 | C | 1071 | 5.8 | +2.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 24.4 | C | 4967 | 22.3 | +9.5% |
| Burglary | 24.8 | C | 4731 | 24.0 | +3.3% |
| Larceny | 94.7 | B | 15747 | 116.4 | -18.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 27.9 | D | 4503 | 22.2 | +25.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Merced County Sheriff's Office
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