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Is Lemoore, California Safe?

Population 27,291 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lemoore has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 271 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,551 per 100K.

Lemoore Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLemooreCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate320.8333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2388.92099.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate183.0--268.2
Theft Rate1551.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate357.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

271 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

321/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2389/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lemoore

Violent crime in Lemoore is close to the national average. The rate of 320.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2388.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,551 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lemoore Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault183
068% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery71
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary253
094% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,551
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft357
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lemoore Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lemoore
320.8
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lemoore
2388.9
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lemoore Safety

Is Lemoore safe?
Not especially. Lemoore earns a D with a crime rate of 271 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 Lemoore?
271 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 320.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2388.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lemoore safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lemoore's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,551 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lemoore?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lemoore generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lemoore police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lemoore?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Lemoore's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Lemoore compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Lemoore ranks behind about 79% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Lemoore to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Lemoore?
Bad. A D grade and 271 per-thousand rate put Lemoore below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 321 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lemoore?
320.8 per 100,000, which is 12% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (183), robbery (71), and murder (3.0) 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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