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Is Chino Hills, California Safe?

Population 77,519 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Chino Hills earns a D+ safety grade with 244.9 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 76% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,720 per 100K.

Chino Hills Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricChino HillsCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate402.3333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2046.42099.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate268.0--268.2
Theft Rate1720.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate520.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

244.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

402/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2046/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Chino Hills

Violent crime in Chino Hills is close to the national average. The rate of 402.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2046.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,720 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Chino Hills Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault268
0100% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery91
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary286
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,720
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft520
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Chino Hills Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Chino Hills
402.3
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Chino Hills
2046.4
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Chino Hills Safety

Is Chino Hills safe?
Not especially. Chino Hills earns a D+ with a crime rate of 244.9 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 Chino Hills?
244.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 402.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2046.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Chino Hills safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Chino Hills's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,720 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Chino Hills?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Chino Hills generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Chino Hills police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Chino Hills?
No. Crime in Chino Hills has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Chino Hills compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Chino Hills ranks behind about 75% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Chino Hills to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Chino Hills?
Bad. A D+ grade and 244.9 per-thousand rate put Chino Hills below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 402 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Chino Hills?
402.3 per 100,000, which is 11% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (268), robbery (91), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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