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San Benito County, CA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

San Benito County in CA is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,308 violent crimes and 1,827 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 96.9 per 100k residents, which is -8.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 59.4 per 100k, -63.7% 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 C
Annual Rate96.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,308 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade B
Annual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents111 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate28.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents527 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate59.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,827 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate50.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,187 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate8.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents358 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime96.9C2308106.2-8.8%
Property Crime59.4A1827163.6-63.7%
Homicide0.0A70.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A973.5-100.0%
Robbery4.4B1115.8-24.4%
Aggravated Assault28.6D52722.3+28.6%
Burglary0.0A23124.0-100.0%
Larceny50.6A1187116.4-56.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft8.8A35822.2-60.3%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Hollister Police Department

Hollister, CA