Monterey, California has a higher rate of crime than the national average. The violent crime rate in Monterey is 26.1, compared to the national average of 22.7. Additionally, Monterey has a property crime rate of 53.6, which is significantly higher than the US average of 35.4. It is clear that there is a greater risk of both violent and property crime in Monterey than in other cities across the country.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Monterey violent crime is 26.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Monterey property crime is 53.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.