Modesto, CA Crime


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Modesto, CA has unfortunately earned a reputation for being a high-crime city. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Modesto is 46.6, more than double the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as homicide, robbery, and aggravated assault. The property crime rate in Modesto is also significantly higher than the national average, with a rate of 62.8 compared to 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These statistics paint a concerning picture of crime in Modesto and highlight the need for increased efforts to address and prevent these issues. As someone living in Modesto, it is important to stay informed and take necessary precautions to protect ourselves and our community from crime.

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
2000502.71.630.7154.43165040.1914.93485.8639.4
2001603.58.854.1198.1342.65622.1950.83940.4730.9
2002517.42.636.3175.7302.96112.59294303.5880
20036858.335.5184.7456.56125.7847.44114.41163.9
2004616.99.132188.8387.16868.1887.44598.61382
2005632.33.831.2186.4410.86267.8836.93982.91448
2006678.95.334.9221.2417.55651.2843.63838.7969
2007716.15.331.2217.2462.45781.810653772.8943.9
2008699.48.731.6208.5450.55285.11163.13409713
200969410.326.9180.5476.35022.21120.43245.9655.8
2010685.74.930.4209.4440.946021064.82837.8699.4
2011694.26.932.9208.8445.64369.91042.12658.1669.7
20127779.828.8219.9518.55510.41256.43374.9879.1
20136.935.3220.3571.84890.51102.13108.4680
2014863.95.339.4187.1632.14427.7852.22994.8580.6
2015960.711.940.3231.56774802.3777.53201.7823.1
2016988.46.148.4225.9707.94379.9667.52982.9729.5
2017970.69.451.5242.9666.93961.65562744.8660.8
2018882.27.448.7194.6631.53580.3513.82511.3555.1
2019811.9643.4184.3578.23317.1530.62239.3547.2

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Over 3 years ago

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  More

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Over 3 years ago

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:  More

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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  More

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