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Is Azusa, California Safe?

Population 47,447 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Azusa is a smaller community of 47,447 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 220.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,563 per 100K.

Azusa Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAzusaCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate272.0333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1936.72099.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate162.0--268.2
Theft Rate1563.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate382.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

220.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

272/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1937/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Azusa

Violent crime in Azusa is below the national average. The rate of 272.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1936.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,563 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Azusa Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault162
060% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery40
063% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary290
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,563
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft382
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Azusa Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Azusa
272.0
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Azusa
1936.7
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Azusa Safety

Is Azusa safe?
Not especially. Azusa earns a C with a crime rate of 220.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Azusa?
220.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 272.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1936.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Azusa safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Azusa's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,563 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Azusa?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Azusa generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Azusa police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Azusa?
No. Crime in Azusa has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Azusa compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Azusa ranks behind about 74% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Azusa 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 Azusa?
Bad. A C grade and 220.9 per-thousand rate put Azusa below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 272 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Azusa?
272.0 per 100,000, which is 25% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (162), robbery (40), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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