Hercules, CA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Hercules Police Department serves the city of Hercules, CA in Contra Costa County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 401 violent crimes and 960 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 42.5 per 100k residents, which is 60.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 61.8 per 100k, 62.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. 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 Rate42.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents401 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade B
Annual Rate15.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents87 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate61.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents960 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate11.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents109 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate34.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents682 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate15.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents164 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime42.5A401106.2-60.0%
Property Crime61.8A960163.6-62.2%
Aggravated Assault15.5B8722.3-30.5%
Burglary11.6A10924.0-51.8%
Larceny34.8A682116.4-70.1%
Motor Vehicle Theft15.5B16422.2-30.3%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Black or African American 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Pinole 1 miles
A 32.6
C 152.4
Violent: 23.2% lower
Property: 146.4% higher
Benicia 7 miles
A 22.8
A 102.6
Violent: 46.3% lower
Property: 66.0% higher
El Cerrito 7 miles
B 82.7
F 452.9
Violent: 94.5% higher
Property: 632.5% higher
Martinez 7 miles
A 47.1
A 97.0
Violent: 10.8% higher
Property: 56.9% higher
Lafayette 7 miles
A 12.1
A 68.3
Violent: 71.6% lower
Property: 10.5% higher