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Is Loma Linda, California Safe?

Population 25,221 · Safer than 39% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 25,221, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Loma Linda earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,175 per 100K.

Loma Linda Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLoma LindaCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate290.9333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1758.62099.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate219.0--268.2
Theft Rate1175.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate336.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

205 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

291/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1759/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Loma Linda

Violent crime in Loma Linda is below the national average. The rate of 290.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1758.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,175 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Loma Linda Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault219
082% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery40
063% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary268
099% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,175
084% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft336
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Loma Linda Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Loma Linda
290.9
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Loma Linda
1758.6
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Loma Linda Safety

Is Loma Linda safe?
Not especially. Loma Linda earns a C with a crime rate of 205 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Loma Linda?
205 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 290.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1758.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Loma Linda safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Loma Linda 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 Loma Linda?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Loma Linda generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Loma Linda police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Loma Linda?
Crime rates have held steady in Loma Linda, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Loma Linda compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Loma Linda ranks behind about 64% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Loma Linda to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Loma Linda?
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 39th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Loma Linda?
290.9 per 100,000, which is 20% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (219), robbery (40), 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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