CityCheck
CitiesSafetyAskPlan
C+

Is Grover Beach, California Safe?

Population 12,456 · Safer than 43% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,456, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Grover Beach earns a C+ with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,334 per 100K.

Grover Beach Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGrover BeachCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate330.8333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1633.82099.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate272.0--268.2
Theft Rate1334.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate373.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

196.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

331/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1634/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Grover Beach

Violent crime in Grover Beach is close to the national average. The rate of 330.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1633.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,334 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Grover Beach Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault272
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery39
062% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary263
097% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,334
095% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft373
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Grover Beach Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Grover Beach
330.8
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Grover Beach
1633.8
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Grover Beach Safety

Is Grover Beach safe?
It depends on where in Grover Beach you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Grover Beach?
196.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 330.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1633.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Grover Beach safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Grover Beach 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 Grover Beach?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Grover Beach generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Grover Beach police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Grover Beach?
Crime rates have held steady in Grover Beach, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Grover Beach compare to other cities in California?
Middle of the pack for California. Grover Beach isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 52th percentile among California cities.
How safe is Grover Beach to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Grover Beach?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 43th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Grover Beach?
330.8 per 100,000, which is 9% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (272), robbery (39), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

Nearby Cities in California

Similar-sized communities in California. Compare crime rates across the state.

D+
See crime rates in Newman12,453 pop · Grade D+
D+
See crime rates in San Anselmo12,555 pop · Grade D+
C+
See crime rates in Palos Verdes Estates12,559 pop · Grade C+
D
See crime rates in Lindsay12,578 pop · Grade D
D+
See crime rates in Solana Beach12,602 pop · Grade D+
D+
See crime rates in Larkspur12,620 pop · Grade D+
View all California city safety grades

Looking for things to do? See activities, events and places in Grover Beach

Get weekly safety updates for Grover Beach

Weekly crime trend updates and safety grade changes delivered to your inbox.

2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

Know before you go

CityCheck covers safety grades, crime data, and things to do for every US city.

Explore cities