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Is Burbank, California Safe?

Population 102,988 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Burbank earns a C- safety grade with 237.5 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 74% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,425 per 100K.

Burbank Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBurbankCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate311.2333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2064.02099.21,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate186.0--268.2
Theft Rate1425.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate350.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

237.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

311/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2064/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Burbank

Violent crime in Burbank is close to the national average. The rate of 311.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2064.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,425 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Burbank Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault186
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery57
090% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary218
081% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,425
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft350
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Burbank Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Burbank
311.2
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Burbank
2064.0
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Burbank Safety

Is Burbank safe?
Not especially. Burbank earns a C- with a crime rate of 237.5 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 Burbank?
237.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 311.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2064.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Burbank safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Burbank's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,425 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Burbank?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Burbank generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Burbank police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Burbank?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Burbank's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Burbank compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Burbank ranks behind about 70% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Burbank to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Burbank?
Bad. A C- grade and 237.5 per-thousand rate put Burbank below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 311 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Burbank?
311.2 per 100,000, which is 14% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (186), robbery (57), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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