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Is Lemon Grove, California Safe?

Population 27,936 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lemon Grove is a smaller community of 27,936 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 212.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,525 per 100K.

Lemon Grove Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLemon GroveCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate264.5333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1858.12099.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate171.0--268.2
Theft Rate1525.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate278.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

212.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

265/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1858/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lemon Grove

Violent crime in Lemon Grove is below the national average. The rate of 264.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1858.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,525 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lemon Grove Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault171
064% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary199
074% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,525
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft278
087% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lemon Grove Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lemon Grove
264.5
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lemon Grove
1858.1
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lemon Grove Safety

Is Lemon Grove safe?
Not especially. Lemon Grove earns a C with a crime rate of 212.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lemon Grove?
212.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 264.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1858.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lemon Grove safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lemon Grove generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lemon Grove police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lemon Grove?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Lemon Grove's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Lemon Grove compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Lemon Grove ranks behind about 60% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove?
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 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Lemon Grove?
264.5 per 100,000, which is 27% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (171), robbery (59), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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