Dos Palos, CA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Dos Palos Police Department serves the city of Dos Palos, CA in Merced County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 448 violent crimes and 436 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 34.3 per 100k residents, which is 67.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 120.0 per 100k, 26.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Larceny 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 A
Annual Rate34.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents448 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate120.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents436 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate34.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents101 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate17.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents202 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate68.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents119 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime34.3A448106.2-67.7%
Property Crime120.0B436163.6-26.6%
Burglary34.3D10124.0+42.7%
Larceny17.1A202116.4-85.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft68.6F11922.2+209.3%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Los Banos 13 miles
B 85.9
B 129.9
Violent: 150.4% higher
Property: 8.2% higher
Gustine 15 miles
C 113.0
A 80.7
Violent: 229.4% higher
Property: 32.8% lower
Mendota 21 miles
B 95.2
A 47.6
Violent: 177.7% higher
Property: 60.3% lower
Chowchilla 22 miles
B 90.9
B 139.0
Violent: 165.1% higher
Property: 15.8% higher
Merced 24 miles
D 153.0
D 255.0
Violent: 346.2% higher
Property: 112.4% higher