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Morgan Hill, CA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Morgan Hill Police Department serves the city of Morgan Hill, CA in Santa Clara County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,287 violent crimes and 3,271 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 29.1 per 100k residents, which is 72.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 40.3 per 100k, 75.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 24 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate29.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,287 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents59 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents93 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate11.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents343 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate40.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,271 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents533 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate31.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,139 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents582 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime29.1A1287106.2-72.6%
Property Crime40.3A3271163.6-75.4%
Rape2.2A593.5-36.7%
Robbery2.2A935.8-61.5%
Aggravated Assault11.2A34322.3-49.8%
Burglary4.5A53324.0-81.4%
Larceny31.3A2139116.4-73.1%
Motor Vehicle Theft4.5A58222.2-79.8%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 24 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Asian 1
Anti-Jewish 19
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 1
Anti-Black or African American 1
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry 1
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Los Gatos 0 miles
A 37.6
C 175.5
Violent: 29.4% higher
Property: 336.1% higher
San Jose 0 miles
D 140.4
D 240.8
Violent: 382.8% higher
Property: 498.3% higher
Santa Clara 0 miles
A 50.6
D 251.5
Violent: 74.1% higher
Property: 524.8% higher
Sunnyvale 0 miles
A 59.2
C 178.3
Violent: 103.6% higher
Property: 342.9% higher
Campbell 15 miles
C 120.4
D 255.2
Violent: 314.1% higher
Property: 534.1% higher