Taft, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Taft Police Department serves the city of Taft, CA in Kern County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 428 violent crimes and 971 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 205.0 per 100k residents, which is 93.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 205.0 per 100k, 25.3% above 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 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 FAnnual Rate205.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents428 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate14.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents13 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate58.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents179 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate205.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents971 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate175.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents637 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate29.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents148 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 205.0 | F | 428 | 106.2 | +93.0% |
| Property Crime | 205.0 | D | 971 | 163.6 | +25.3% |
| Rape | 14.6 | F | 13 | 3.5 | +314.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 58.6 | F | 179 | 22.3 | +163.2% |
| Larceny | 175.7 | D | 637 | 116.4 | +51.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 29.3 | D | 148 | 22.2 | +32.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shafter | 27 miles | C 95.7 | D 218.7 | Violent: 53.3% lower Property: 6.7% higher |
| Mcfarland | 39 miles | C 99.8 | B 114.0 | Violent: 51.3% lower Property: 44.4% lower |
| Arvin | 43 miles | C 99.3 | D 230.3 | Violent: 51.5% lower Property: 12.3% higher |
| Bakersfield | 43 miles | D 129.9 | F 314.2 | Violent: 36.6% lower Property: 53.3% higher |
| Delano | 43 miles | A 68.2 | B 134.4 | Violent: 66.7% lower Property: 34.4% lower |