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Is Avenal, California Safe?

Population 13,479 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Avenal is a smaller community of 13,479 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 224 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,529 per 100K.

Avenal Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAvenalCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate215.1333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2024.62099.21,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate129.0--268.2
Theft Rate1529.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate471.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

224 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

215/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2025/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Avenal

Violent crime in Avenal is well below the national average. The rate of 215.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2024.6 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.

Avenal Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault129
048% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary388
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,529
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft471
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Avenal Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Avenal
215.1
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Avenal
2024.6
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Avenal Safety

Is Avenal safe?
Not especially. Avenal earns a C with a crime rate of 224 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Avenal?
224 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 215.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2024.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Avenal safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Avenal's C 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 Avenal?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Avenal generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Avenal police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Avenal?
No. Crime in Avenal has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Avenal compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Avenal ranks behind about 63% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Avenal to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Avenal?
Bad. A C grade and 224 per-thousand rate put Avenal below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 215 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Avenal?
215.1 per 100,000, which is 41% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (129), robbery (46), and murder (2.0) 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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