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Is Hercules, California Safe?

Population 26,326 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Hercules faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 83% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,752 per 100K.

Hercules Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHerculesCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate274.0333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2371.42099.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate220.0--268.2
Theft Rate1752.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate543.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD

264.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

274/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2371/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hercules

Violent crime in Hercules is below the national average. The rate of 274.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2371.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,752 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hercules Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault220
082% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery39
062% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary427
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,752
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft543
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Hercules Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hercules
274.0
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hercules
2371.4
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hercules Safety

Is Hercules safe?
Not especially. Hercules earns a D with a crime rate of 264.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Hercules?
264.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 274.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2371.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hercules safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hercules's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,752 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hercules?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hercules generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hercules police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hercules?
No. Crime in Hercules has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Hercules compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Hercules ranks behind about 76% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Hercules to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Hercules?
Bad. A D grade and 264.5 per-thousand rate put Hercules below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 274 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hercules?
274.0 per 100,000, which is 25% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (220), robbery (39), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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