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Is Ceres, California Safe?

Population 48,982 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Ceres has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D+ safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 255.1 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,366 per 100K.

Ceres Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCeresCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate392.4333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2158.52099.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate293.0--268.2
Theft Rate1366.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate286.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

255.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

392/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2159/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Ceres

Violent crime in Ceres is close to the national average. The rate of 392.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2158.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,366 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Ceres Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault293
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery63
0100% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary274
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,366
097% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft286
090% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Ceres Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ceres
392.4
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ceres
2158.5
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Ceres Safety

Is Ceres safe?
Not especially. Ceres earns a D+ with a crime rate of 255.1 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 Ceres?
255.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 392.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2158.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Ceres safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Ceres's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,366 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Ceres?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Ceres generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Ceres police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Ceres?
Crime rates have held steady in Ceres, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Ceres compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Ceres ranks behind about 87% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Ceres to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Ceres?
Bad. A D+ grade and 255.1 per-thousand rate put Ceres below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 392 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Ceres?
392.4 per 100,000, which is 8% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (293), robbery (63), 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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