Mendocino County, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Mendocino County in CA is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,511 violent crimes and 3,955 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 95.1 per 100k residents, which is 10.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 66.3 per 100k, 59.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 BAnnual Rate95.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,511 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents117 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate8.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents158 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate51.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents830 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate66.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,955 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents938 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate23.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,364 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate31.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents488 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 95.1 | B | 3511 | 106.2 | -10.4% |
| Property Crime | 66.3 | A | 3955 | 163.6 | -59.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 11 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.6 | A | 117 | 3.5 | -55.6% |
| Robbery | 8.4 | D | 158 | 5.8 | +43.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 51.3 | F | 830 | 22.3 | +130.7% |
| Burglary | 9.9 | A | 938 | 24.0 | -58.7% |
| Larceny | 23.0 | A | 2364 | 116.4 | -80.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 31.8 | D | 488 | 22.2 | +43.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Mendocino County Sheriff's Office
Fort Bragg Police Department
Fort Bragg, CA
Ukiah Police Department
Ukiah, CA
Willits Police Department
Willits, CA