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Is Glendora, California Safe?

Population 49,671 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate above the national average, Glendora faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 82% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,603 per 100K.

Glendora Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGlendoraCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate434.4333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2186.32099.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate336.0--268.2
Theft Rate1603.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate218.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

262.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

434/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2186/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Glendora

Violent crime in Glendora is above the national average. The rate of 434.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2186.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,603 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 336 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Glendora Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault336
01.3x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery66
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary268
099% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,603
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft218
068% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Glendora Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Glendora
434.4
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Glendora
2186.3
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Glendora Safety

Is Glendora safe?
Not especially. Glendora earns a D with a crime rate of 262.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Glendora?
262.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 434.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2186.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Glendora safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Glendora's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,603 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Glendora?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Glendora generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Glendora police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Glendora?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Glendora's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Glendora compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Glendora ranks behind about 77% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Glendora to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Glendora?
Bad. A D grade and 262.1 per-thousand rate put Glendora below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 434 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Glendora?
434.4 per 100,000, which is 19% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (336), robbery (66), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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