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Is Canyon Lake, California Safe?

Population 11,113 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,113, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Canyon Lake earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,535 per 100K.

Canyon Lake Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCanyon LakeCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate254.8333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2155.72099.21,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate160.0--268.2
Theft Rate1535.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate395.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

241.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

255/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2156/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Canyon Lake

Violent crime in Canyon Lake is below the national average. The rate of 254.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2155.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,535 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Canyon Lake Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault160
060% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery57
090% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary299
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,535
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft395
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Canyon Lake Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Canyon Lake
254.8
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Canyon Lake
2155.7
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Canyon Lake Safety

Is Canyon Lake safe?
Not especially. Canyon Lake earns a D+ with a crime rate of 241.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Canyon Lake?
241.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 254.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2155.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Canyon Lake safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Canyon Lake's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,535 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Canyon Lake?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Canyon Lake generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Canyon Lake police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Canyon Lake?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Canyon Lake's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Canyon Lake compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Canyon Lake ranks behind about 81% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Canyon Lake 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 Canyon Lake?
Bad. A D+ grade and 241.1 per-thousand rate put Canyon Lake below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 255 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Canyon Lake?
254.8 per 100,000, which is 30% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (160), robbery (57), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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