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 AAnnual Rate42.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents401 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate15.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents87 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate61.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents960 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents109 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate34.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents682 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents164 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 42.5 | A | 401 | 106.2 | -60.0% |
Property Crime | 61.8 | A | 960 | 163.6 | -62.2% |
Aggravated Assault | 15.5 | B | 87 | 22.3 | -30.5% |
Burglary | 11.6 | A | 109 | 24.0 | -51.8% |
Larceny | 34.8 | A | 682 | 116.4 | -70.1% |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.5 | B | 164 | 22.2 | -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 |