Porterville, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Porterville Police Department serves the city of Porterville, CA in Tulare County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,893 violent crimes and 5,958 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 104.5 per 100k residents, which is 1.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 202.6 per 100k, 23.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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 CAnnual Rate104.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,893 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents116 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents242 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate20.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents938 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate202.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,958 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate25.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents956 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate121.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,651 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate55.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,325 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 104.5 | C | 3893 | 106.2 | -1.6% |
| Property Crime | 202.6 | D | 5958 | 163.6 | +23.9% |
| Rape | 4.8 | D | 116 | 3.5 | +34.3% |
| Robbery | 1.6 | A | 242 | 5.8 | -72.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 20.6 | C | 938 | 22.3 | -7.5% |
| Burglary | 25.3 | C | 956 | 24.0 | +5.4% |
| Larceny | 121.9 | C | 3651 | 116.4 | +4.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 55.4 | F | 1325 | 22.2 | +149.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Bisexual | 1 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter | 17 miles | B 78.2 | D 214.9 | Violent: 25.2% lower Property: 6.1% higher |
| Lindsay | 17 miles | F 192.3 | B 136.2 | Violent: 84.0% higher Property: 32.8% lower |
| Farmersville | 19 miles | C 97.3 | A 87.5 | Violent: 6.9% lower Property: 56.8% lower |
| Tulare | 20 miles | D 140.0 | C 176.4 | Violent: 34.0% higher Property: 12.9% lower |
| Visalia | 24 miles | D 162.7 | D 236.5 | Violent: 55.7% higher Property: 16.7% higher |