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Is Maywood, California Safe?

Population 23,600 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Maywood is a smaller community of 23,600 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 243.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,848 per 100K.

Maywood Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMaywoodCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate264.5333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2171.82099.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate211.0--268.2
Theft Rate1848.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate549.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

243.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

265/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

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

Key Crime Statistics for Maywood

Violent crime in Maywood is below the national average. The rate of 264.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2171.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,848 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Maywood Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault211
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery33
052% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary399
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,848
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft549
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Maywood Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Maywood
264.5
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Maywood
2171.8
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Maywood Safety

Is Maywood safe?
Not especially. Maywood earns a D+ with a crime rate of 243.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Maywood?
243.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 264.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2171.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Maywood safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Maywood's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,848 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Maywood?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Maywood generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Maywood police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Maywood?
Crime rates have held steady in Maywood, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Maywood compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Maywood ranks behind about 68% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Maywood 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 Maywood?
Bad. A D+ grade and 243.6 per-thousand rate put Maywood below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 265 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Maywood?
264.5 per 100,000, which is 27% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (211), robbery (33), 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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