Modoc County, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Modoc County in CA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 470 violent crimes and 282 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 118.7 per 100k residents, which is 11.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 118.7 per 100k, 27.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 Rate118.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents470 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate25.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents156 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate118.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents282 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate17.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents87 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate74.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents157 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate19.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents31 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 118.7 | C | 470 | 106.2 | +11.8% |
| Property Crime | 118.7 | B | 282 | 163.6 | -27.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 18 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 8 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 25.7 | C | 156 | 22.3 | +15.5% |
| Burglary | 17.1 | B | 87 | 24.0 | -28.7% |
| Larceny | 74.0 | A | 157 | 116.4 | -36.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 19.0 | B | 31 | 22.2 | -14.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Modoc County Sheriff's Office
Alturas Police Department
Alturas, CA