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Is Bell, California Safe?

Population 31,625 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Bell is a smaller community of 31,625 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 227.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,752 per 100K.

Bell Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBellCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate231.9333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2041.12099.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate144.0--268.2
Theft Rate1752.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate512.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

227.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

232/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2041/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bell

Violent crime in Bell is below the national average. The rate of 231.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2041.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,752 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bell Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault144
054% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery38
060% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary256
095% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,752
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft512
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bell Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bell
231.9
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bell
2041.1
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bell Safety

Is Bell safe?
Not especially. Bell earns a C- with a crime rate of 227.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Bell?
227.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 231.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2041.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bell safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bell's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,752 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bell?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bell generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bell police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bell?
Crime rates have held steady in Bell, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Bell compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Bell 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 Bell to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Bell?
Bad. A C- grade and 227.3 per-thousand rate put Bell below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 232 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bell?
231.9 per 100,000, which is 36% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (144), robbery (38), 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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