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Is Los Banos, California Safe?

Population 49,614 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Los Banos has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate above the national average and an overall rate of 260.6 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,906 per 100K.

Los Banos Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLos BanosCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate434.3333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2172.02099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate363.0--268.2
Theft Rate1906.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate365.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

260.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

434/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2172/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Los Banos

Violent crime in Los Banos is above the national average. The rate of 434.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2172.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,906 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 363 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Los Banos Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault363
01.4x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery73
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary394
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,906
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft365
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Los Banos Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Los Banos
434.3
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Los Banos
2172.0
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Los Banos Safety

Is Los Banos safe?
Not especially. Los Banos earns a D with a crime rate of 260.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Los Banos?
260.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 434.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2172.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Los Banos safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Los Banos's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,906 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Los Banos?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Los Banos generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Los Banos police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Los Banos?
No. Crime in Los Banos has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Los Banos compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Los Banos ranks behind about 74% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Los Banos to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Los Banos?
Bad. A D grade and 260.6 per-thousand rate put Los Banos below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 434 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Los Banos?
434.3 per 100,000, which is 19% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (363), robbery (73), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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