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Is Beaumont, California Safe?

Population 60,835 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Beaumont faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 82% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,331 per 100K.

Beaumont Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBeaumontCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate399.1333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2215.42099.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate286.0--268.2
Theft Rate1331.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate204.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

261.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

399/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2215/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Beaumont

Violent crime in Beaumont is close to the national average. The rate of 399.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2215.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,331 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Beaumont Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault286
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary351
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,331
095% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft204
064% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Beaumont Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Beaumont
399.1
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Beaumont
2215.4
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Beaumont Safety

Is Beaumont safe?
Not especially. Beaumont earns a D with a crime rate of 261.4 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 Beaumont?
261.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 399.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2215.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Beaumont safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Beaumont's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,331 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Beaumont?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Beaumont generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Beaumont police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Beaumont?
Crime rates have held steady in Beaumont, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Beaumont compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Beaumont ranks behind about 86% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Beaumont to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Beaumont?
Bad. A D grade and 261.4 per-thousand rate put Beaumont below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 399 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Beaumont?
399.1 per 100,000, which is 10% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (286), robbery (45), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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