Los Banos, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Los Banos Police Department serves the city of Los Banos, CA in Merced County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,787 violent crimes and 3,751 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 85.9 per 100k residents, which is 19.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 129.9 per 100k, 20.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 BAnnual Rate85.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,787 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents76 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents143 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents427 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate129.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,751 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents753 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate94.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,341 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate12.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents617 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 85.9 | B | 1787 | 106.2 | -19.2% |
| Property Crime | 129.9 | B | 3751 | 163.6 | -20.6% |
| Rape | 4.2 | C | 76 | 3.5 | +18.5% |
| Robbery | 2.1 | A | 143 | 5.8 | -64.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.4 | A | 427 | 22.3 | -62.3% |
| Burglary | 18.9 | B | 753 | 24.0 | -21.6% |
| Larceny | 94.3 | B | 2341 | 116.4 | -19.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.6 | A | 617 | 22.2 | -43.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gustine | 12 miles | C 113.0 | A 80.7 | Violent: 31.5% higher Property: 37.9% lower |
| Dos Palos | 13 miles | A 34.3 | B 120.0 | Violent: 60.1% lower Property: 7.6% lower |
| Livingston | 23 miles | B 73.2 | B 113.2 | Violent: 14.7% lower Property: 12.8% lower |
| Atwater | 25 miles | B 92.1 | D 196.4 | Violent: 7.2% higher Property: 51.3% higher |
| Merced | 26 miles | D 153.0 | D 255.0 | Violent: 78.2% higher Property: 96.3% higher |