FBI UCR Homicide Data — 82 recorded incidents
Delano, California has recorded 82 homicides over the tracked period, with 94 victims identified.. The city ranks #25 among 339 U.S. cities tracked by the FBI, with a clearance rate of 15% — meaning an arrest or suspect identification was made in 12 of those incidents.
Firearms — predominantly firearm - handguns — account for 35% of homicides with weapon data, followed by firearm - type unknown, unknown. The highest single month on record was March 2022, with 10 homicides.
Delano's homicide rate is near the average for tracked U.S. cities, based on FBI UCR data. 44 cases remain under investigation. The primary reporting agency was Delano Police Department, which filed 82 incident reports. The California city continues to be monitored as part of the national homicide tracking effort.