Located in Kern County, California, Buttonwillow has a higher rate of violent and property crime compared to the national average. According to recent data, the violent crime rate in Buttonwillow is 27.3, while the US average is 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. Additionally, the property crime rate in Buttonwillow is 53.2, significantly higher than the national average of 35.4. This encompasses crimes like burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These numbers provide a context for the crime in Buttonwillow, indicating that the community faces challenges in ensuring safety for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Buttonwillow violent crime is 27.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Buttonwillow property crime is 53.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Buttonwillow, California does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Taft, California. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Taft, California. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.