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Is Cudahy, California Safe?

Population 21,445 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Cudahy is a smaller community of 21,445 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 221 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,478 per 100K.

Cudahy Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCudahyCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate234.9333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1975.42099.21,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate147.0--268.2
Theft Rate1478.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate364.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

221 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

235/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1975/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Cudahy

Violent crime in Cudahy is below the national average. The rate of 234.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1975.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,478 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Cudahy Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault147
055% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery29
046% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary224
083% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,478
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft364
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Cudahy Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cudahy
234.9
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cudahy
1975.4
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Cudahy Safety

Is Cudahy safe?
Not especially. Cudahy earns a C with a crime rate of 221 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Cudahy?
221 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 234.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1975.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Cudahy safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Cudahy's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,478 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Cudahy?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Cudahy generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Cudahy police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Cudahy?
Crime rates have held steady in Cudahy, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Cudahy compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Cudahy ranks behind about 76% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Cudahy 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 Cudahy?
Bad. A C grade and 221 per-thousand rate put Cudahy below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 235 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Cudahy?
234.9 per 100,000, which is 35% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (147), robbery (29), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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