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Is Hanford, California Safe?

Population 62,229 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Hanford earns a D+ safety grade with 243.7 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 76% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,355 per 100K.

Hanford Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHanfordCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate325.3333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2112.02099.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate195.0--268.2
Theft Rate1355.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate330.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

243.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

325/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2112/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hanford

Violent crime in Hanford is close to the national average. The rate of 325.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2112.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,355 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hanford Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault195
073% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary304
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,355
097% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft330
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hanford Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hanford
325.3
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hanford
2112.0
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hanford Safety

Is Hanford safe?
Not especially. Hanford earns a D+ with a crime rate of 243.7 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 Hanford?
243.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 325.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2112.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hanford safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hanford's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,355 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hanford?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hanford generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hanford police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hanford?
No. Crime in Hanford has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Hanford compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Hanford ranks behind about 85% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Hanford to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Hanford?
Bad. A D+ grade and 243.7 per-thousand rate put Hanford below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 325 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hanford?
325.3 per 100,000, which is 11% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (195), robbery (49), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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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.

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