Located in California's Central Valley, Kern County has a growing population of over 900,000 residents. However, this county has been plagued by high rates of both violent and property crime. According to background information, Kern County's violent crime rate is 26.4, higher than the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as homicide, robbery, and aggravated assault. The property crime rate in Kern County is also above the national average at 43.9, which includes offenses like burglary and theft. This crime rate can be attributed to various socioeconomic factors such as poverty, drug use, and gang activity. The community of Kern County is working towards addressing these issues and creating a safer environment for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Kern County violent crime is 26.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Kern County property crime is 43.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Kern, California does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Bakersfield, California. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Bakersfield, California. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.