King City, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The King City Police Department serves the city of King City, CA in Monterey County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 508 violent crimes and 746 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 57.4 per 100k residents, which is 45.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 86.1 per 100k, 47.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 AAnnual Rate57.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents508 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents21 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents103 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate86.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents746 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate21.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents171 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate43.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents372 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate21.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents186 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 57.4 | A | 508 | 106.2 | -45.9% |
| Property Crime | 86.1 | A | 746 | 163.6 | -47.4% |
| Robbery | 7.2 | D | 21 | 5.8 | +23.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.2 | A | 103 | 22.3 | -67.7% |
| Burglary | 21.5 | B | 171 | 24.0 | -10.4% |
| Larceny | 43.0 | A | 372 | 116.4 | -63.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 21.5 | C | 186 | 22.2 | -2.9% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield | 10 miles | C 107.4 | B 138.1 | Violent: 87.1% higher Property: 60.4% higher |
| Carmel | 11 miles | C 96.3 | B 128.4 | Violent: 67.8% higher Property: 49.1% higher |
| Gonzales | 11 miles | C 95.9 | A 71.9 | Violent: 67.0% higher Property: 16.5% lower |
| Soledad | 11 miles | A 45.9 | A 25.1 | Violent: 20.0% lower Property: 70.9% lower |
| Coalinga | 43 miles | A 65.8 | A 53.8 | Violent: 14.6% higher Property: 37.5% lower |