Kern County, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Kern County in CA is served by 11 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 28,830 violent crimes and 75,884 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 253.8 per 100k residents, which is +139.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 154.2 per 100k, -5.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate253.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents28,830 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents195 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents944 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents3,003 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate32.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents8,627 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate154.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents75,884 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents15,653 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate102.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents39,771 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate32.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents19,001 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 253.8 | F | 28830 | 106.2 | +139.0% |
| Property Crime | 154.2 | C | 75884 | 163.6 | -5.8% |
| Homicide | 1.0 | F | 195 | 0.5 | +93.5% |
| Rape | 2.2 | A | 944 | 3.5 | -37.1% |
| Robbery | 5.4 | C | 3003 | 5.8 | -7.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 32.4 | D | 8627 | 22.3 | +45.7% |
| Burglary | 18.6 | B | 15653 | 24.0 | -22.7% |
| Larceny | 102.7 | B | 39771 | 116.4 | -11.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 32.0 | D | 19001 | 22.2 | +44.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Arvin Police Department
Arvin, CA
Bakersfield Police Department
Bakersfield, CA
Delano Police Department
Delano, CA
McFarland Police Department
Mcfarland, CA
Ridgecrest Police Department
Ridgecrest, CA
Shafter Police Department
Shafter, CA
Taft Police Department
Taft, CA
Tehachapi Police Department
Tehachapi, CA
California City Police Department
California City, CA
Stallion Springs Police Department
Stallion Springs, CA
Bear Valley Police Department
Bear Valley, CA