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Is Lompoc, California Safe?

Population 43,315 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Lompoc faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 82% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,392 per 100K.

Lompoc Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLompocCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate352.1333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2259.42099.21,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate250.0--268.2
Theft Rate1392.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate379.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

261.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

352/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2259/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lompoc

Violent crime in Lompoc is close to the national average. The rate of 352.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2259.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,392 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lompoc Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault250
093% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery61
096% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary327
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,392
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft379
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lompoc Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lompoc
352.1
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lompoc
2259.4
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lompoc Safety

Is Lompoc safe?
Not especially. Lompoc earns a D with a crime rate of 261.2 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 Lompoc?
261.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 352.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2259.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lompoc safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lompoc's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,392 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lompoc?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lompoc generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lompoc police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lompoc?
Crime rates have held steady in Lompoc, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Lompoc compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Lompoc ranks behind about 83% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Lompoc 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 Lompoc?
Bad. A D grade and 261.2 per-thousand rate put Lompoc below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 352 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lompoc?
352.1 per 100,000, which is 3% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (250), robbery (61), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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