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Is Corona, California Safe?

Population 161,734 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Corona earns a C safety grade with 218.6 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs below the national average, putting the city behind 67% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,689 per 100K.

Corona Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCoronaCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate256.9333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1929.12099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate150.0--268.2
Theft Rate1689.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate260.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

218.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

257/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1929/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Corona

Violent crime in Corona is below the national average. The rate of 256.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1929.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,689 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Corona Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault150
056% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary251
093% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,689
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft260
082% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Corona Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Corona
256.9
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Corona
1929.1
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Corona Safety

Is Corona safe?
Not especially. Corona earns a C with a crime rate of 218.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Corona?
218.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 256.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1929.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Corona safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Corona's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,689 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Corona?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Corona generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Corona police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Corona?
Crime rates have held steady in Corona, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Corona compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Corona ranks behind about 77% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Corona to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Corona?
Bad. A C grade and 218.6 per-thousand rate put Corona below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 257 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Corona?
256.9 per 100,000, which is 29% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (150), robbery (52), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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