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Is Coalinga, California Safe?

Population 17,281 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Coalinga is a smaller community of 17,281 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 248.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,536 per 100K.

Coalinga Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCoalingaCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate411.5333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2071.82099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate297.0--268.2
Theft Rate1536.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate360.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

248.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

412/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2072/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Coalinga

Violent crime in Coalinga is close to the national average. The rate of 411.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2071.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,536 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Coalinga Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault297
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery90
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary395
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,536
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft360
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Coalinga Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Coalinga
411.5
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Coalinga
2071.8
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Coalinga Safety

Is Coalinga safe?
Not especially. Coalinga earns a D+ with a crime rate of 248.3 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 Coalinga?
248.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 411.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2071.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Coalinga safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Coalinga's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,536 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Coalinga?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Coalinga generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Coalinga police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Coalinga?
No. Crime in Coalinga has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Coalinga compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Coalinga ranks behind about 70% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Coalinga 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 Coalinga?
Bad. A D+ grade and 248.3 per-thousand rate put Coalinga below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 412 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Coalinga?
411.5 per 100,000, which is 13% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (297), robbery (90), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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