Crime in Modesto, California

The crime rate in Modesto, CA is significantly higher than the national average. The violent crime rate in Modesto is 46.6, which is more than twice the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Modesto is 62.8 as compared to 35.4 at the national level. This means that people living in Modesto are far more likely to be victims of violence or property-related crimes than those living in other parts of the country. It is important for local leaders and residents to work together to create a safe environment for everyone in Modesto.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Modesto violent crime is 46.6. (The US average is 22.7)

Modesto property crime is 62.8. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.

Violent Crimes - Murder Rape Robbery Assault
Property Crimes - Burglary Larceny Auto Theft

Modesto, CA Crime History

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Year	Violent	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Property	Burglary	Larceny	Auto
2000	502.7	1.6	30.7	154.4	316	5040.1	914.9	3485.8	639.4
2001	603.5	8.8	54.1	198.1	342.6	5622.1	950.8	3940.4	730.9
2002	517.4	2.6	36.3	175.7	302.9	6112.5	929	4303.5	880
2003	685	8.3	35.5	184.7	456.5	6125.7	847.4	4114.4	1163.9
2004	616.9	9.1	32	188.8	387.1	6868.1	887.4	4598.6	1382
2005	632.3	3.8	31.2	186.4	410.8	6267.8	836.9	3982.9	1448
2006	678.9	5.3	34.9	221.2	417.5	5651.2	843.6	3838.7	969
2007	716.1	5.3	31.2	217.2	462.4	5781.8	1065	3772.8	943.9
2008	699.4	8.7	31.6	208.5	450.5	5285.1	1163.1	3409	713
2009	694	10.3	26.9	180.5	476.3	5022.2	1120.4	3245.9	655.8
2010	685.7	4.9	30.4	209.4	440.9	4602	1064.8	2837.8	699.4
2011	694.2	6.9	32.9	208.8	445.6	4369.9	1042.1	2658.1	669.7
2012	777	9.8	28.8	219.9	518.5	5510.4	1256.4	3374.9	879.1
2013		6.9	35.3	220.3	571.8	4890.5	1102.1	3108.4	680
2014	863.9	5.3	39.4	187.1	632.1	4427.7	852.2	2994.8	580.6
2015	960.7	11.9	40.3	231.5	677	4802.3	777.5	3201.7	823.1
2016	988.4	6.1	48.4	225.9	707.9	4379.9	667.5	2982.9	729.5
2017	970.6	9.4	51.5	242.9	666.9	3961.6	556	2744.8	660.8
2018	882.2	7.4	48.7	194.6	631.5	3580.3	513.8	2511.3	555.1
2019	811.9	6	43.4	184.3	578.2	3317.1	530.6	2239.3	547.2

Crime in Nearby Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Ceres, CA	425.4	2,356.8	48,372	4	2019
Riverbank, CA	95.8	1,497.3	22,945	7	2019
Hughson, CA	65.2	599.7	7,539	8	2019
Ripon, CA	80.7	1,540.1	15,659	10	2019
Escalon, CA	209.3	1,766.1	7,587	11	2019

Crime in Similar Size Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Antioch, CA	575.3	2,840.0	82,621	49	2019
Fremont, CA	166.1	1,877.6	235,881	52	2019
Santa Clara, CA	163.1	3,619.6	101,840	56	2019
Elk Grove, CA	212.0	1,481.0	169,742	58	2019
Sunnyvale, CA	167.2	2,182.6	129,311	59	2019

Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

Reviews for Modesto 35 Reviews

idk - 6/19/2021
I was born and raised here (still currently live here) and there are some nice areas and not so nice areas. I really think we need to improve our community and create... Read More

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Decent - 4/30/2021
It's fine. Lived here for over 10 years. Here's my breakdown. CONS: Crime rate: mostly on the westside, unless you live in better developed areas. Summer weather:... Read More

James | Modesto, CA | Reply | No Replies

In A Teen's Perspective... - 11/5/2020
I know this website is probably only for adults, which I am not, but I thought perhaps adults would like to hear a kid's perspective of things, you know, if any adult... Read More

Vini | Modesto, CA | Reply | 1 Reply

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