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Is Anderson, California Safe?

Population 11,131 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,131, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Anderson earns a C- with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,277 per 100K.

Anderson Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAndersonCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate288.7333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2023.82099.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate188.0--268.2
Theft Rate1277.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate227.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

231.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

289/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2024/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Anderson

Violent crime in Anderson is below the national average. The rate of 288.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2023.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,277 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Anderson Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault188
070% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary245
091% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,277
091% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft227
071% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Anderson Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Anderson
288.7
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Anderson
2023.8
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Anderson Safety

Is Anderson safe?
Not especially. Anderson earns a C- with a crime rate of 231.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Anderson?
231.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 288.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2023.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Anderson safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Anderson's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,277 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Anderson?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Anderson generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Anderson police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Anderson?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Anderson's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Anderson compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Anderson ranks behind about 77% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Anderson 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 Anderson?
Bad. A C- grade and 231.3 per-thousand rate put Anderson below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 289 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Anderson?
288.7 per 100,000, which is 21% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (188), robbery (51), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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