Willits, CA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Willits Police Department serves the city of Willits, CA in Mendocino County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 204 violent crimes and 213 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 123.9 per 100k residents, which is 16.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 20.6 per 100k, 87.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime 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 C
Annual Rate123.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents204 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate123.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents87 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate20.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents213 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate20.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents49 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime123.9C204106.2+16.6%
Property Crime20.6A213163.6-87.4%
Aggravated Assault123.9F8722.3+456.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft20.6C4922.2-6.9%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Ukiah 5 miles
D 138.1
B 113.0
Violent: 11.5% higher
Property: 447.4% higher
Fort Bragg 24 miles
C 117.0
B 131.6
Violent: 5.5% lower
Property: 537.7% higher
Lakeport 34 miles
F 438.0
D 219.0
Violent: 253.6% higher
Property: 961.0% higher
Clearlake 39 miles
F 203.7
D 209.7
Violent: 64.5% higher
Property: 916.1% higher
Cloverdale 46 miles
A 68.8
A 34.4
Violent: 44.4% lower
Property: 66.7% higher