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Is Lindsay, California Safe?

Population 12,578 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lindsay 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 257.7 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,686 per 100K.

Lindsay Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLindsayCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate340.7333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2236.12099.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate213.0--268.2
Theft Rate1686.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate519.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

257.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

341/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2236/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lindsay

Violent crime in Lindsay is close to the national average. The rate of 340.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2236.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,686 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lindsay Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault213
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary264
098% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,686
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft519
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lindsay Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lindsay
340.7
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lindsay
2236.1
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lindsay Safety

Is Lindsay safe?
Not especially. Lindsay earns a D with a crime rate of 257.7 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 Lindsay?
257.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 340.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2236.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lindsay safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lindsay's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,686 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lindsay?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lindsay generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lindsay police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lindsay?
Crime rates have held steady in Lindsay, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Lindsay compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Lindsay ranks behind about 71% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Lindsay to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Lindsay?
Bad. A D grade and 257.7 per-thousand rate put Lindsay below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 341 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lindsay?
340.7 per 100,000, which is 6% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (213), robbery (47), and murder (6.0) 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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