Shafter, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Shafter Police Department serves the city of Shafter, CA in Kern County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 708 violent crimes and 2,002 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 95.7 per 100k residents, which is 9.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 218.7 per 100k, 33.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 CAnnual Rate95.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents708 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate22.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents199 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate218.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,002 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents397 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate159.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,127 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate50.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents449 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 95.7 | C | 708 | 106.2 | -9.9% |
| Property Crime | 218.7 | D | 2002 | 163.6 | +33.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 22.8 | C | 199 | 22.3 | +2.4% |
| Burglary | 9.1 | A | 397 | 24.0 | -62.1% |
| Larceny | 159.5 | D | 1127 | 116.4 | +37.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 50.1 | F | 449 | 22.2 | +126.0% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcfarland | 12 miles | C 99.8 | B 114.0 | Violent: 4.3% higher Property: 47.9% lower |
| Taft | 27 miles | F 205.0 | D 205.0 | Violent: 114.2% higher Property: 6.3% lower |
| Arvin | 32 miles | C 99.3 | D 230.3 | Violent: 3.8% higher Property: 5.3% higher |
| Bakersfield | 32 miles | D 129.9 | F 314.2 | Violent: 35.8% higher Property: 43.7% higher |
| Delano | 32 miles | A 68.2 | B 134.4 | Violent: 28.8% lower Property: 38.6% lower |