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Is La Verne, California Safe?

Population 30,178 · Safer than 43% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

La Verne is a smaller community of 30,178 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 195.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,272 per 100K.

La Verne Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLa VerneCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate220.1333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1731.82099.21,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate172.0--268.2
Theft Rate1272.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate429.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

195.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

220/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1732/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for La Verne

Violent crime in La Verne is below the national average. The rate of 220.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1731.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,272 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

La Verne Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault172
064% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary250
093% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,272
091% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft429
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How La Verne Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

La Verne
220.1
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

La Verne
1731.8
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About La Verne Safety

Is La Verne safe?
It depends on where in La Verne you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in La Verne?
195.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 220.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1731.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is La Verne safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. La Verne 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 La Verne?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in La Verne generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the La Verne police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in La Verne?
Yes, there's been an uptick. La Verne's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does La Verne compare to other cities in California?
Middle of the pack for California. La Verne isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 51th percentile among California cities.
How safe is La Verne 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 La Verne?
Mixed. Violent crime is below 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 La Verne?
220.1 per 100,000, which is 39% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (172), robbery (46), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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