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Is Colton, California Safe?

Population 53,383 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Colton earns a D+ safety grade with 249.8 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs above the national average, putting the city behind 78% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,395 per 100K.

Colton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricColtonCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate430.2333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2067.42099.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate259.0--268.2
Theft Rate1395.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate205.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

249.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

430/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2067/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Colton

Violent crime in Colton is above the national average. The rate of 430.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2067.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,395 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Colton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault259
097% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery106
01.7x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary225
083% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,395
0100% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft205
064% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Colton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Colton
430.2
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Colton
2067.4
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Colton Safety

Is Colton safe?
Not especially. Colton earns a D+ with a crime rate of 249.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Colton?
249.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 430.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2067.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Colton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Colton's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,395 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Colton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Colton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Colton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Colton?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Colton's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Colton compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Colton ranks behind about 81% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Colton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Colton?
Bad. A D+ grade and 249.8 per-thousand rate put Colton below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 430 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Colton?
430.2 per 100,000, which is 18% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (259), robbery (106), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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