Mendota, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Mendota Police Department serves the city of Mendota, CA in Fresno County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 547 violent crimes and 596 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 95.2 per 100k residents, which is 10.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 47.6 per 100k, 70.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 BAnnual Rate95.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents547 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate7.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents16 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate71.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents302 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate47.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents596 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate15.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents161 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate23.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents234 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents195 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 95.2 | B | 547 | 106.2 | -10.4% |
| Property Crime | 47.6 | A | 596 | 163.6 | -70.9% |
| Rape | 7.9 | F | 16 | 3.5 | +124.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 71.4 | F | 302 | 22.3 | +220.8% |
| Burglary | 15.9 | B | 161 | 24.0 | -34.0% |
| Larceny | 23.8 | A | 234 | 116.4 | -79.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.9 | A | 195 | 22.2 | -64.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerman | 18 miles | B 85.9 | B 135.0 | Violent: 9.7% lower Property: 183.7% higher |
| Dos Palos | 21 miles | A 34.3 | B 120.0 | Violent: 64.0% lower Property: 152.2% higher |
| Chowchilla | 26 miles | B 90.9 | B 139.0 | Violent: 4.5% lower Property: 192.1% higher |
| Los Banos | 34 miles | B 85.9 | B 129.9 | Violent: 9.8% lower Property: 172.8% higher |
| Gustine | 36 miles | C 113.0 | A 80.7 | Violent: 18.6% higher Property: 69.5% higher |