Kings County, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Kings County in CA is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 7,457 violent crimes and 9,447 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 104.4 per 100k residents, which is 1.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 88.8 per 100k, 45.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery 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 CAnnual Rate104.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,457 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents47 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents309 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents294 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate39.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,172 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate88.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents9,447 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,591 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate58.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,049 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,724 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 104.4 | C | 7457 | 106.2 | -1.7% |
| Property Crime | 88.8 | A | 9447 | 163.6 | -45.7% |
| Homicide | 2.4 | F | 47 | 0.5 | +345.5% |
| Rape | 3.3 | C | 309 | 3.5 | -5.4% |
| Robbery | 2.2 | A | 294 | 5.8 | -61.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 39.5 | F | 2172 | 22.3 | +77.6% |
| Burglary | 10.9 | A | 1591 | 24.0 | -54.7% |
| Larceny | 58.2 | A | 6049 | 116.4 | -50.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.0 | B | 1724 | 22.2 | -23.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Kings County Sheriff's Office
Corcoran Police Department
Corcoran, CA
Hanford Police Department
Hanford, CA
Lemoore Police Department
Lemoore, CA