Crime & Safety in Monterey, CA

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Monterey has a violent crime rate of 386 per 100,000 residents, 1% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 253.5 per 100,000, robbery at 62.5, rape at 69.5. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,799 per 100,000, 8% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,414, burglary at 271, vehicle theft at 94 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 49 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Monterey receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Monterey vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent385.5/100K
1% above US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape69.5/100K
Robbery62.5/100K
Assault253.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,799.1/100K
8% below US avg
Burglary270.9/100K
Theft1,413.6/100K
Vehicle Theft93.8/100K
Arson20.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)49

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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