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Is Glendale, California Safe?

Population 187,160 · Safer than 12% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Glendale 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 286.1 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,985 per 100K.

Glendale Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGlendaleCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate400.3333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2461.02099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate244.0--268.2
Theft Rate1985.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate446.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

286.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

400/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2461/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Glendale

Violent crime in Glendale is close to the national average. The rate of 400.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2461.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,985 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Glendale Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault244
091% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery93
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary261
097% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,985
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft446
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Glendale Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Glendale
400.3
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Glendale
2461.0
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Glendale Safety

Is Glendale safe?
Not especially. Glendale earns a D- with a crime rate of 286.1 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 Glendale?
286.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 400.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2461.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Glendale safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Glendale's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,985 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Glendale?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Glendale generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Glendale police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Glendale?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Glendale's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D- grade overall.
How does Glendale compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Glendale ranks behind about 89% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Glendale 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 Glendale?
Bad. A D- grade and 286.1 per-thousand rate put Glendale below 88% of US cities. Violent crime at 400 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Glendale?
400.3 per 100,000, which is 10% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (244), robbery (93), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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