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Is Lathrop, California Safe?

Population 42,783 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lathrop is a smaller community of 42,783 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 223.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,220 per 100K.

Lathrop Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLathropCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate227.6333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2008.72099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate177.0--268.2
Theft Rate1220.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate439.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

223.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

228/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2009/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lathrop

Violent crime in Lathrop is below the national average. The rate of 227.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2008.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,220 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lathrop Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault177
066% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary342
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,220
087% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft439
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lathrop Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lathrop
227.6
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lathrop
2008.7
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lathrop Safety

Is Lathrop safe?
Not especially. Lathrop earns a C with a crime rate of 223.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lathrop?
223.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 227.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2008.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lathrop safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lathrop's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,220 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lathrop?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lathrop generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lathrop police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lathrop?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Lathrop's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Lathrop compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Lathrop 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 Lathrop 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 Lathrop?
Bad. A C grade and 223.6 per-thousand rate put Lathrop below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 228 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lathrop?
227.6 per 100,000, which is 37% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (177), robbery (45), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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