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Is Fontana, California Safe?

Population 221,223 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Fontana runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 84% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,818 per 100K.

Fontana Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFontanaCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate381.3333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2308.12099.21,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate292.0--268.2
Theft Rate1818.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate419.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

268.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

381/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2308/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fontana

Violent crime in Fontana is close to the national average. The rate of 381.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2308.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,818 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fontana Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault292
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary276
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,818
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft419
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fontana Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fontana
381.3
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fontana
2308.1
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fontana Safety

Is Fontana safe?
Not especially. Fontana earns a D with a crime rate of 268.9 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 Fontana?
268.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 381.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2308.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fontana safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Fontana's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,818 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Fontana?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fontana generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fontana police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fontana?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Fontana's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Fontana compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Fontana ranks behind about 79% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Fontana 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 Fontana?
Bad. A D grade and 268.9 per-thousand rate put Fontana below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 381 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Fontana?
381.3 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (292), robbery (42), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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