Monterey County, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Monterey County in CA is served by 12 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 15,929 violent crimes and 23,989 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 81.7 per 100k residents, which is -23.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 873.4 per 100k, +433.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 BAnnual Rate81.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents15,929 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade CAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents65 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents613 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,392 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,774 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate873.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents23,989 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate40.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,860 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate798.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents15,348 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate34.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,530 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 81.7 | B | 15929 | 106.2 | -23.1% |
| Property Crime | 873.4 | F | 23989 | 163.6 | +433.9% |
| Homicide | 0.6 | C | 65 | 0.5 | +9.3% |
| Rape | 3.9 | C | 613 | 3.5 | +11.6% |
| Robbery | 5.7 | C | 1392 | 5.8 | -1.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.8 | A | 3774 | 22.3 | -42.3% |
| Burglary | 40.0 | F | 3860 | 24.0 | +66.6% |
| Larceny | 798.9 | F | 15348 | 116.4 | +586.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 34.2 | D | 4530 | 22.2 | +54.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Carmel Police Department
Carmel, CA
Del Rey Oaks Police Department
Del Rey Oaks, CA
Gonzales Police Department
Gonzales, CA
Greenfield Police Department
Greenfield, CA
King City Police Department
King City, CA
Monterey Police Department
Monterey, CA
Pacific Grove Police Department
Pacific Grove, CA
Salinas Police Department
Salinas, CA
Sand City Police Department
Sand City, CA
Seaside Police Department
Seaside, CA
Soledad Police Department
Soledad, CA
Marina Police Department
Marina, CA