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Is Cypress, California Safe?

Population 48,781 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 48,781, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Cypress earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,690 per 100K.

Cypress Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCypressCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate400.8333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1946.32099.21,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate273.0--268.2
Theft Rate1690.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate409.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

234.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

401/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1946/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Cypress

Violent crime in Cypress is close to the national average. The rate of 400.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1946.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,690 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Cypress Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault273
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery90
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary240
089% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,690
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft409
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Cypress Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cypress
400.8
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cypress
1946.3
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Cypress Safety

Is Cypress safe?
Not especially. Cypress earns a C- with a crime rate of 234.7 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 Cypress?
234.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 400.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1946.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Cypress safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Cypress's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,690 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Cypress?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Cypress generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Cypress police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Cypress?
No. Crime in Cypress has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Cypress compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Cypress 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 Cypress 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 Cypress?
Bad. A C- grade and 234.7 per-thousand rate put Cypress below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 401 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Cypress?
400.8 per 100,000, which is 10% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (273), robbery (90), and murder (8.0) 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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