Mendocino County, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Mendocino County in CA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,377 violent crimes and 2,605 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 126.3 per 100k residents, which is +18.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 88.4 per 100k, -46.0% 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 CAnnual Rate126.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,377 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate11.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents131 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate68.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents524 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate88.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,605 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents564 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate30.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,583 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate42.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents332 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 126.3 | C | 2377 | 106.2 | +18.9% |
| Property Crime | 88.4 | A | 2605 | 163.6 | -46.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.1 | A | 63 | 3.5 | -40.8% |
| Robbery | 11.1 | F | 131 | 5.8 | +91.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 68.5 | F | 524 | 22.3 | +207.6% |
| Burglary | 13.2 | A | 564 | 24.0 | -44.9% |
| Larceny | 30.7 | A | 1583 | 116.4 | -73.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 42.4 | F | 332 | 22.2 | +91.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Fort Bragg Police Department
Fort Bragg, CA
Ukiah Police Department
Ukiah, CA
Willits Police Department
Willits, CA