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Is Blythe, California Safe?

Population 15,042 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Blythe is a smaller community of 15,042 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 222 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,512 per 100K.

Blythe Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBlytheCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate384.0333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1836.32099.21,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate217.0--268.2
Theft Rate1512.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate353.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

222 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

384/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1836/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Blythe

Violent crime in Blythe is close to the national average. The rate of 384.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1836.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,512 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Blythe Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault217
081% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery56
088% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary358
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,512
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft353
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Blythe Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Blythe
384.0
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Blythe
1836.3
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Blythe Safety

Is Blythe safe?
Not especially. Blythe earns a C with a crime rate of 222 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 Blythe?
222 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 384.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1836.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Blythe safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Blythe's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,512 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Blythe?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Blythe generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Blythe police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Blythe?
Crime rates have held steady in Blythe, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Blythe compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Blythe ranks behind about 76% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Blythe 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 Blythe?
Bad. A C grade and 222 per-thousand rate put Blythe below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 384 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Blythe?
384.0 per 100,000, which is 6% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (217), robbery (56), and murder (4.0) 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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