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Is Banning, California Safe?

Population 31,852 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Banning has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 257.6 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,804 per 100K.

Banning Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBanningCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate404.8333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2171.12099.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate244.0--268.2
Theft Rate1804.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate425.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

257.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

405/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2171/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Banning

Violent crime in Banning is close to the national average. The rate of 404.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2171.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,804 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Banning Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault244
091% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery63
0100% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary292
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,804
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft425
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Banning Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Banning
404.8
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Banning
2171.1
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Banning Safety

Is Banning safe?
Not especially. Banning earns a D with a crime rate of 257.6 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 Banning?
257.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 404.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2171.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Banning safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Banning's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,804 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Banning?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Banning generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Banning police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Banning?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Banning's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Banning compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Banning ranks behind about 73% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Banning 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 Banning?
Bad. A D grade and 257.6 per-thousand rate put Banning below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 405 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Banning?
404.8 per 100,000, which is 11% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (244), robbery (63), and murder (3.0) 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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