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Is Baldwin Park, California Safe?

Population 68,880 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Baldwin Park earns a C- safety grade with 234.8 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 73% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,433 per 100K.

Baldwin Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBaldwin ParkCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate381.2333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1966.42099.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate302.0--268.2
Theft Rate1433.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate437.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

234.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

381/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1966/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Baldwin Park

Violent crime in Baldwin Park is close to the national average. The rate of 381.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1966.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,433 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 302 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Baldwin Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault302
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery64
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary383
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,433
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft437
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Baldwin Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Baldwin Park
381.2
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Baldwin Park
1966.4
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Baldwin Park Safety

Is Baldwin Park safe?
Not especially. Baldwin Park earns a C- with a crime rate of 234.8 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 Baldwin Park?
234.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 381.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1966.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Baldwin Park safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Baldwin Park's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,433 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Baldwin Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Baldwin Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Baldwin Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Baldwin Park?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Baldwin Park's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Baldwin Park compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Baldwin Park ranks behind about 82% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Baldwin Park to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Baldwin Park?
Bad. A C- grade and 234.8 per-thousand rate put Baldwin Park below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 381 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Baldwin Park?
381.2 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (302), robbery (64), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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