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Is Culver City, California Safe?

Population 39,452 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 39,452, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Culver City earns a D+ with violent crime above the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,547 per 100K.

Culver City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCulver CityCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate423.0333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2082.32099.21,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate320.0--268.2
Theft Rate1547.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate439.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

250.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

423/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2082/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Culver City

Violent crime in Culver City is above the national average. The rate of 423.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2082.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,547 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 320 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Culver City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault320
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery62
098% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary279
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,547
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft439
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Culver City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Culver City
423.0
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Culver City
2082.3
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Culver City Safety

Is Culver City safe?
Not especially. Culver City earns a D+ with a crime rate of 250.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Culver City?
250.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 423.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2082.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Culver City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Culver City's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,547 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Culver City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Culver City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Culver City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Culver City?
No. Crime in Culver City has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Culver City compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Culver City ranks behind about 80% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Culver City to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Culver City?
Bad. A D+ grade and 250.5 per-thousand rate put Culver City below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 423 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Culver City?
423.0 per 100,000, which is 16% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (320), robbery (62), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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