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Is Chino, California Safe?

Population 96,957 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Chino has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 256.3 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,994 per 100K.

Chino Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricChinoCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate279.5333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2283.22099.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate204.0--268.2
Theft Rate1994.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate340.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

256.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

280/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2283/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Chino

Violent crime in Chino is below the national average. The rate of 279.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2283.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,994 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Chino Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault204
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary325
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,994
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft340
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Chino Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Chino
279.5
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Chino
2283.2
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Chino Safety

Is Chino safe?
Not especially. Chino earns a D with a crime rate of 256.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Chino?
256.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 279.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2283.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Chino safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Chino's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,994 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Chino?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Chino generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Chino police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Chino?
No. Crime in Chino has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Chino compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Chino 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 Chino 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 Chino?
Bad. A D grade and 256.3 per-thousand rate put Chino below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 280 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Chino?
279.5 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (204), robbery (55), and murder (6.0) 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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