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Is Madera, California Safe?

Population 69,017 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Madera, California sits below average for US cities. The D+ grade comes from a 247.1 crime rate per 1,000 and violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,579 per 100K.

Madera Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMaderaCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate299.2333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2172.32099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate194.0--268.2
Theft Rate1579.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate520.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

247.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

299/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

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

Key Crime Statistics for Madera

Violent crime in Madera is below the national average. The rate of 299.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2172.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,579 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Madera Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault194
072% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery38
060% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary408
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,579
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft520
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Madera Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Madera
299.2
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Madera
2172.3
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Madera Safety

Is Madera safe?
Not especially. Madera earns a D+ with a crime rate of 247.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Madera?
247.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 299.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2172.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Madera safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Madera's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,579 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Madera?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Madera generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Madera police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Madera?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Madera's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Madera compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Madera ranks behind about 82% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Madera to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Madera?
Bad. A D+ grade and 247.1 per-thousand rate put Madera below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 299 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Madera?
299.2 per 100,000, which is 18% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (194), robbery (38), and murder (5.0) 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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