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Is Fillmore, California Safe?

Population 16,937 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Fillmore has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 269.7 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,974 per 100K.

Fillmore Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFillmoreCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate408.7333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2288.82099.21,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate342.0--268.2
Theft Rate1974.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate395.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

269.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

409/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2289/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fillmore

Violent crime in Fillmore is close to the national average. The rate of 408.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2288.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,974 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 342 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Fillmore Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault342
01.3x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery63
0100% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary283
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,974
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft395
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fillmore Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fillmore
408.7
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fillmore
2288.8
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fillmore Safety

Is Fillmore safe?
Not especially. Fillmore earns a D with a crime rate of 269.7 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 Fillmore?
269.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 408.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2288.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fillmore safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Fillmore's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,974 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Fillmore?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fillmore generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fillmore police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fillmore?
No. Crime in Fillmore has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Fillmore compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Fillmore 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 Fillmore 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 Fillmore?
Bad. A D grade and 269.7 per-thousand rate put Fillmore below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 409 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Fillmore?
408.7 per 100,000, which is 12% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (342), robbery (63), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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