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Is Highland, California Safe?

Population 57,614 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Highland earns a C- safety grade with 228.1 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 70% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,489 per 100K.

Highland Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHighlandCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate313.1333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1967.72099.21,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate224.0--268.2
Theft Rate1489.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate246.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

228.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

313/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1968/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Highland

Violent crime in Highland is close to the national average. The rate of 313.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1967.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,489 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Highland Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault224
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary237
088% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,489
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft246
077% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Highland Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Highland
313.1
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Highland
1967.7
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Highland Safety

Is Highland safe?
Not especially. Highland earns a C- with a crime rate of 228.1 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 Highland?
228.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 313.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1967.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Highland safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Highland's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,489 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Highland?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Highland generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Highland police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Highland?
Crime rates have held steady in Highland, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Highland compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Highland ranks behind about 76% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Highland 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 Highland?
Bad. A C- grade and 228.1 per-thousand rate put Highland below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 313 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Highland?
313.1 per 100,000, which is 14% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (224), robbery (54), and murder (4.0) 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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