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Is Adelanto, California Safe?

Population 38,798 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Adelanto is a smaller community of 38,798 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 200 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,350 per 100K.

Adelanto Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAdelantoCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate235.6333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1764.12099.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate147.0--268.2
Theft Rate1350.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate266.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

200 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

236/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1764/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Adelanto

Violent crime in Adelanto is below the national average. The rate of 235.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1764.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,350 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Adelanto Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault147
055% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery35
055% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary302
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,350
096% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft266
084% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Adelanto Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Adelanto
235.6
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Adelanto
1764.1
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Adelanto Safety

Is Adelanto safe?
It depends on where in Adelanto you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Adelanto?
200 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 235.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1764.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Adelanto safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Adelanto 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 Adelanto?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Adelanto generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Adelanto police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Adelanto?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Adelanto's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Adelanto compare to other cities in California?
Middle of the pack for California. Adelanto isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 41th percentile among California cities.
How safe is Adelanto to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Adelanto?
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 41th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Adelanto?
235.6 per 100,000, which is 35% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (147), robbery (35), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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