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Is Fortuna, California Safe?

Population 12,003 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,003, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Fortuna earns a C with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,159 per 100K.

Fortuna Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFortunaCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate234.5333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1872.82099.21,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate189.0--268.2
Theft Rate1159.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate232.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

210.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

235/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1873/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fortuna

Violent crime in Fortuna is below the national average. The rate of 234.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1872.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,159 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fortuna Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault189
070% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary316
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,159
083% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft232
073% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fortuna Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fortuna
234.5
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fortuna
1872.8
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fortuna Safety

Is Fortuna safe?
Not especially. Fortuna earns a C with a crime rate of 210.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Fortuna?
210.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 234.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1872.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fortuna safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Fortuna has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Fortuna?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fortuna generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fortuna police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fortuna?
No. Crime in Fortuna has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Fortuna compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Fortuna ranks behind about 71% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Fortuna to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Fortuna?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Fortuna?
234.5 per 100,000, which is 36% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (189), robbery (48), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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