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Is Artesia, California Safe?

Population 15,789 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Artesia runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 81% of US cities, with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,529 per 100K.

Artesia Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricArtesiaCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate250.8333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2333.02099.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate167.0--268.2
Theft Rate1529.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate405.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

258.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

251/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2333/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Artesia

Violent crime in Artesia is below the national average. The rate of 250.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2333.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,529 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Artesia Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault167
062% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery56
088% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary373
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,529
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft405
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Artesia Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Artesia
250.8
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Artesia
2333.0
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Artesia Safety

Is Artesia safe?
Not especially. Artesia earns a D with a crime rate of 258.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Artesia?
258.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 250.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2333.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Artesia safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Artesia's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,529 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Artesia?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Artesia generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Artesia police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Artesia?
No. Crime in Artesia has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Artesia compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Artesia ranks behind about 72% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Artesia to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Artesia?
Bad. A D grade and 258.4 per-thousand rate put Artesia below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 251 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Artesia?
250.8 per 100,000, which is 31% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (167), robbery (56), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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