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Is Kingsburg, California Safe?

Population 13,249 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Kingsburg is a smaller community of 13,249 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 240.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,664 per 100K.

Kingsburg Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKingsburgCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate371.0333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2030.52099.21,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate265.0--268.2
Theft Rate1664.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate402.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

240.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

371/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2031/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Kingsburg

Violent crime in Kingsburg is close to the national average. The rate of 371.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2030.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,664 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Kingsburg Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault265
099% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery83
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary270
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,664
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft402
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Kingsburg Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kingsburg
371.0
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kingsburg
2030.5
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Kingsburg Safety

Is Kingsburg safe?
Not especially. Kingsburg earns a C- with a crime rate of 240.2 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 Kingsburg?
240.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 371.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2030.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Kingsburg safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Kingsburg's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,664 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Kingsburg?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Kingsburg generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Kingsburg police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Kingsburg?
Crime rates have held steady in Kingsburg, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Kingsburg compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Kingsburg ranks behind about 82% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Kingsburg to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Kingsburg?
Bad. A C- grade and 240.2 per-thousand rate put Kingsburg below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 371 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Kingsburg?
371.0 per 100,000, which is 2% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (265), robbery (83), and murder (7.0) 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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