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Is Alhambra, California Safe?

Population 79,820 · Safer than 14% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Alhambra faces real safety challenges. It earns a D- grade and ranks below 86% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,533 per 100K.

Alhambra Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAlhambraCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate399.8333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2388.32099.21,832.3
Murder Rate9.0--5.7
Assault Rate308.0--268.2
Theft Rate1533.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate504.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

278.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

400/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2388/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Alhambra

Violent crime in Alhambra is close to the national average. The rate of 399.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2388.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,533 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 308 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Alhambra Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder9
01.6x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault308
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery92
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary256
095% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,533
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft504
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Alhambra Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Alhambra
399.8
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Alhambra
2388.3
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Alhambra Safety

Is Alhambra safe?
Not especially. Alhambra earns a D- with a crime rate of 278.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Alhambra?
278.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 399.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2388.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Alhambra safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Alhambra's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,533 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Alhambra?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Alhambra generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Alhambra police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Alhambra?
No. Crime in Alhambra has been trending down, which is good news for the D--rated city.
How does Alhambra compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Alhambra ranks behind about 90% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Alhambra to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Alhambra?
Bad. A D- grade and 278.8 per-thousand rate put Alhambra below 86% of US cities. Violent crime at 400 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Alhambra?
399.8 per 100,000, which is 10% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (308), robbery (92), and murder (9.0) per 100,000.

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