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Is Coronado, California Safe?

Population 21,094 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Coronado faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 82% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,784 per 100K.

Coronado Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCoronadoCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate396.9333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2231.52099.21,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate303.0--268.2
Theft Rate1784.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate489.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

262.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

397/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2232/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Coronado

Violent crime in Coronado is close to the national average. The rate of 396.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2231.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,784 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 303 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Coronado Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault303
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery90
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary303
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,784
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft489
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Coronado Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Coronado
396.9
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Coronado
2231.5
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Coronado Safety

Is Coronado safe?
Not especially. Coronado earns a D with a crime rate of 262.8 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 Coronado?
262.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 396.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2231.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Coronado safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Coronado's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,784 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Coronado?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Coronado generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Coronado police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Coronado?
No. Crime in Coronado has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Coronado compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Coronado ranks behind about 88% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Coronado 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 Coronado?
Bad. A D grade and 262.8 per-thousand rate put Coronado below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 397 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Coronado?
396.9 per 100,000, which is 9% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (303), robbery (90), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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