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Is Dinuba, California Safe?

Population 25,949 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 25,949, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Dinuba earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,418 per 100K.

Dinuba Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDinubaCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate369.4333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2025.62099.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate258.0--268.2
Theft Rate1418.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate393.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

239.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

369/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2026/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Dinuba

Violent crime in Dinuba is close to the national average. The rate of 369.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2025.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,418 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Dinuba Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault258
096% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary327
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,418
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft393
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Dinuba Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dinuba
369.4
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dinuba
2025.6
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Dinuba Safety

Is Dinuba safe?
Not especially. Dinuba earns a C- with a crime rate of 239.5 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 Dinuba?
239.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 369.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2025.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Dinuba safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Dinuba's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,418 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Dinuba?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Dinuba generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Dinuba police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Dinuba?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Dinuba's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Dinuba compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Dinuba ranks behind about 75% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Dinuba to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Dinuba?
Bad. A C- grade and 239.5 per-thousand rate put Dinuba below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 369 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Dinuba?
369.4 per 100,000, which is 2% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (258), robbery (50), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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