Tulare County, CA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Tulare County in CA is served by 15 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 28,993 violent crimes and 41,316 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 128.6 per 100k residents, which is 21.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 167.1 per 100k, 2.1% 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 D
Annual Rate128.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents28,993 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade A
Annual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents147 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents962 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade B
Annual Rate4.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,585 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade C
Annual Rate25.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents6,257 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate167.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents41,316 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate23.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents7,161 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate113.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents26,128 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade D
Annual Rate27.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,467 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime128.6D28993106.2+21.1%
Property Crime167.1C41316163.6+2.1%
Homicide0.2A1470.5-55.8%
Rape1.2A9623.5-65.2%
Robbery4.9B15855.8-15.4%
Aggravated Assault25.1C625722.3+13.0%
Burglary23.0C716124.0-4.4%
Larceny113.4C26128116.4-2.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft27.9D746722.2+25.9%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Tulare County Sheriff's Office

Dinuba Police Department

Dinuba, CA

Exeter Police Department

Exeter, CA

Farmersville Police Department

Farmersville, CA

Lindsay Police Department

Lindsay, CA

Porterville Police Department

Porterville, CA

Tulare Police Department

Tulare, CA

Visalia Police Department

Visalia, CA

Woodlake Police Department

Woodlake, CA

Union Pacific Railroad: Tulare County

College of the Sequoias

Porterville Developmental Center

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection:

Highway Patrol:

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