Hercules, CA crime snapshot: safety grade B, violent crime rate 2.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 3.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Somewhat Safe
per 1000 residents
Hercules, CA demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
With property crimes being more prevalent (56.5% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
The relatively low crime count of 124 incidents suggests Hercules maintains good community safety standards.
Hercules demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US0633308, a detailed analysis reveals the following: The total count of reported crimes is 124. Property crime constitutes the largest category, with a total count of 70 incidents. Within property crime, Stolen Property Offenses are the most frequent (39 incidents), followed by Larceny/Theft Offenses (23 incidents), Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (6 incidents), and Burglary/Breaking & Entering (2 incidents). Assault is the second most prevalent crime category, with 36 reported incidents, all classified as Assault Offenses. Robbery accounts for 5 incidents, all categorized as Robbery. Sex offenses are relatively low, with 2 incidents, both classified as Kidnapping/Abduction. The "others" category includes 11 incidents, comprising Fraud Offenses (8 incidents), Counterfeiting/Forgery (2 incidents), and Human Trafficking (1 incident). To provide a more comprehensive safety assessment, additional information is needed, including the city name, state name, population, median income, crime rate per 100k, safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, and zip codes data. Without this information, it is impossible to calculate accurate crime rates or compare the area's safety to other regions.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Hercules, CA.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
Combine this crime report with the market overview for Hercules, CA and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
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Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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