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Is Corcoran, California Safe?

Population 22,358 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Corcoran is a smaller community of 22,358 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 231.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,534 per 100K.

Corcoran Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCorcoranCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate337.9333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1975.52099.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate244.0--268.2
Theft Rate1534.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate383.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

231.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

338/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1976/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Corcoran

Violent crime in Corcoran is close to the national average. The rate of 337.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1975.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,534 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Corcoran Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault244
091% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery44
070% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary330
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,534
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft383
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Corcoran Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Corcoran
337.9
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Corcoran
1975.5
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Corcoran Safety

Is Corcoran safe?
Not especially. Corcoran earns a C- with a crime rate of 231.3 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 Corcoran?
231.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 337.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1975.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Corcoran safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Corcoran's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,534 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Corcoran?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Corcoran generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Corcoran police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Corcoran?
No. Crime in Corcoran has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Corcoran compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Corcoran ranks behind about 78% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Corcoran to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Corcoran?
Bad. A C- grade and 231.3 per-thousand rate put Corcoran below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 338 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Corcoran?
337.9 per 100,000, which is 7% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (244), robbery (44), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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