Tehachapi, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Tehachapi Police Department serves the city of Tehachapi, CA in Kern County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 630 violent crimes and 1,232 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 90.9 per 100k residents, which is 14.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 206.5 per 100k, 26.2% 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 5 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 BAnnual Rate90.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents630 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate8.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents50 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate33.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents146 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate206.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,232 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents233 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate181.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents842 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate16.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents155 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 90.9 | B | 630 | 106.2 | -14.4% |
| Property Crime | 206.5 | D | 1232 | 163.6 | +26.2% |
| Robbery | 8.3 | D | 50 | 5.8 | +42.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 33.0 | D | 146 | 22.3 | +48.5% |
| Burglary | 8.3 | A | 233 | 24.0 | -65.6% |
| Larceny | 181.8 | D | 842 | 116.4 | +56.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.5 | B | 155 | 22.2 | -25.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Valley | 7 miles | F 1666.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 1733.9% higher Property: N/A |
| Stallion Springs | 11 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 40.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 80.3% lower |
| Arvin | 22 miles | C 99.3 | D 230.3 | Violent: 9.3% higher Property: 11.5% higher |
| Bakersfield | 22 miles | D 129.9 | F 314.2 | Violent: 42.9% higher Property: 52.1% higher |
| Delano | 22 miles | A 68.2 | B 134.4 | Violent: 25.0% lower Property: 34.9% lower |