Modesto, a city located in the Central Valley of California, has a higher violent and property crime rate compared to the national average. According to the background information provided, the violent crime rate in the Modesto, CA Metro Area is 32.2, while the US average is 22.7. This means that residents in this area are more likely to experience violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. Additionally, the property crime rate in Modesto is 44.6, higher than the US average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. The high crime rates in Modesto can be attributed to various factors such as poverty, drug activity, and gang violence. However, efforts are being made by local law enforcement to decrease these rates and ensure the safety of the community.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Modesto Metro Area violent crime is 32.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Modesto Metro Area property crime is 44.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Modesto, California does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Stockton, California. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Stockton, California. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.