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California, PA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The California Police Department serves the city of California, PA in Washington County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 67 violent crimes and 180 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 56.0 per 100k residents, which is 47.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 74.7 per 100k, 54.3% below 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 A
Annual Rate56.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents67 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate37.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents53 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate74.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents180 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate18.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents23 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate56.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents148 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime56.0A67106.2-47.2%
Property Crime74.7A180163.6-54.3%
Aggravated Assault37.4F5322.3+67.9%
Burglary18.7B2324.0-22.3%
Larceny56.0A148116.4-51.9%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
West Brownsville 3 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Brownsville 3 miles
N/A 0.0
A 94.6
Violent: N/A
Property: 26.6% higher
North Belle Vernon 5 miles
N/A 0.0
A 54.7
Violent: N/A
Property: 26.8% lower
Redstone Township 6 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Monessen 7 miles
B 89.3
B 134.0
Violent: 59.5% higher
Property: 79.4% higher