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Is Calimesa, California Safe?

Population 11,111 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Calimesa is a smaller community of 11,111 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 245.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,865 per 100K.

Calimesa Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCalimesaCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate218.4333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2240.72099.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate151.0--268.2
Theft Rate1865.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate376.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

245.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

218/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2241/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Calimesa

Violent crime in Calimesa is below the national average. The rate of 218.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2240.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,865 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Calimesa Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault151
056% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery30
047% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary364
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,865
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft376
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Calimesa Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Calimesa
218.4
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Calimesa
2240.7
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Calimesa Safety

Is Calimesa safe?
Not especially. Calimesa earns a D+ with a crime rate of 245.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Calimesa?
245.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 218.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2240.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Calimesa safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Calimesa's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,865 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Calimesa?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Calimesa generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Calimesa police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Calimesa?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Calimesa's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Calimesa compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Calimesa ranks behind about 69% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Calimesa to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Calimesa?
Bad. A D+ grade and 245.9 per-thousand rate put Calimesa below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 218 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Calimesa?
218.4 per 100,000, which is 40% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (151), robbery (30), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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