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Is Claremont, California Safe?

Population 35,838 · Safer than 43% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Claremont is a smaller community of 35,838 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 196.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,214 per 100K.

Claremont Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricClaremontCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate264.0333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1704.22099.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate178.0--268.2
Theft Rate1214.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate258.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

196.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

264/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1704/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Claremont

Violent crime in Claremont is below the national average. The rate of 264.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1704.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,214 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Claremont Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault178
066% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary222
082% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,214
087% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft258
081% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Claremont Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Claremont
264.0
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Claremont
1704.2
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Claremont Safety

Is Claremont safe?
It depends on where in Claremont you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Claremont?
196.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 264.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1704.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Claremont safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Claremont has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Claremont?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Claremont generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Claremont police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Claremont?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Claremont's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Claremont compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Claremont ranks behind about 65% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Claremont 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 Claremont?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 43th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Claremont?
264.0 per 100,000, which is 27% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (178), robbery (50), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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