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Is Mendota, California Safe?

Population 12,778 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,778, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Mendota earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,172 per 100K.

Mendota Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMendotaCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate296.9333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1833.22099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate202.0--268.2
Theft Rate1172.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate356.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

213 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

297/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1833/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mendota

Violent crime in Mendota is below the national average. The rate of 296.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1833.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,172 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mendota Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault202
075% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery67
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary211
078% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,172
084% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft356
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mendota Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mendota
296.9
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mendota
1833.2
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mendota Safety

Is Mendota safe?
Not especially. Mendota earns a C with a crime rate of 213 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Mendota?
213 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 296.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1833.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mendota safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Mendota has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Mendota?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mendota generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mendota police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mendota?
Crime rates have held steady in Mendota, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Mendota compare to other cities in California?
Middle of the pack for California. Mendota isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 43th percentile among California cities.
How safe is Mendota to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Mendota?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Mendota?
296.9 per 100,000, which is 18% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (202), robbery (67), and murder (5.0) 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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