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Is Calexico, California Safe?

Population 38,623 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 38,623, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Calexico earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,900 per 100K.

Calexico Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCalexicoCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate270.4333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2154.82099.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate220.0--268.2
Theft Rate1900.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate277.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

242.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

270/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2155/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Calexico

Violent crime in Calexico is below the national average. The rate of 270.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2154.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,900 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Calexico Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault220
082% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary385
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,900
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft277
087% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Calexico Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Calexico
270.4
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Calexico
2154.8
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Calexico Safety

Is Calexico safe?
Not especially. Calexico earns a D+ with a crime rate of 242.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Calexico?
242.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 270.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2154.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Calexico safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Calexico's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,900 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Calexico?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Calexico generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Calexico police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Calexico?
No. Crime in Calexico has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Calexico compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Calexico ranks behind about 79% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Calexico to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Calexico?
Bad. A D+ grade and 242.5 per-thousand rate put Calexico below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 270 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Calexico?
270.4 per 100,000, which is 26% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (220), robbery (45), 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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