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Is California City, California Safe?

Population 13,300 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in California City runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 80% of US cities, with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,510 per 100K.

California City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCalifornia CityCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate301.2333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2268.92099.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate234.0--268.2
Theft Rate1510.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate541.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

257 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

301/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2269/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for California City

Violent crime in California City is below the national average. The rate of 301.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2268.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,510 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

California City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault234
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery57
090% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary391
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,510
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft541
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How California City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

California City
301.2
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

California City
2268.9
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California City Safety

Is California City safe?
Not especially. California City earns a D with a crime rate of 257 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in California City?
257 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 301.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2268.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is California City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. California City's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,510 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in California City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in California City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the California City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in California City?
Crime rates have held steady in California City, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does California City compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. California City ranks behind about 83% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is California City 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 California City?
Bad. A D grade and 257 per-thousand rate put California City below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 301 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in California City?
301.2 per 100,000, which is 17% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (234), robbery (57), 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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