San Benito County, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
San Benito County in CA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,005 violent crimes and 2,605 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 71.3 per 100k residents, which is 32.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 48.4 per 100k, 70.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 Rate71.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,005 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents129 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate22.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents734 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate48.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,605 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents435 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate37.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,664 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents445 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 71.3 | B | 3005 | 106.2 | -32.9% |
| Property Crime | 48.4 | A | 2605 | 163.6 | -70.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 10 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 144 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 4.3 | B | 129 | 5.8 | -26.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 22.6 | C | 734 | 22.3 | +1.7% |
| Burglary | 4.2 | A | 435 | 24.0 | -82.7% |
| Larceny | 37.8 | A | 1664 | 116.4 | -67.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.4 | A | 445 | 22.2 | -80.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
San Benito County Sheriff's Office
Hollister Police Department
Hollister, CA