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Is Hesperia, California Safe?

Population 102,605 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Hesperia faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 81% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,396 per 100K.

Hesperia Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHesperiaCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate271.7333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2322.72099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate159.0--268.2
Theft Rate1396.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate576.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

259.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

272/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2323/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hesperia

Violent crime in Hesperia is below the national average. The rate of 271.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2322.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,396 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hesperia Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault159
059% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary434
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,396
0100% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft576
01.8x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hesperia Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hesperia
271.7
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hesperia
2322.7
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hesperia Safety

Is Hesperia safe?
Not especially. Hesperia earns a D with a crime rate of 259.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Hesperia?
259.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 271.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2322.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hesperia safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hesperia's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,396 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hesperia?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hesperia generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hesperia police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hesperia?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Hesperia's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Hesperia compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Hesperia ranks behind about 88% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Hesperia to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Hesperia?
Bad. A D grade and 259.4 per-thousand rate put Hesperia below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 272 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hesperia?
271.7 per 100,000, which is 25% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (159), robbery (50), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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