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Is McFarland, California Safe?

Population 14,709 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, McFarland faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 81% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,561 per 100K.

McFarland Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMcFarlandCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate331.3333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2250.32099.21,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate218.0--268.2
Theft Rate1561.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate347.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

258.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

331/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2250/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for McFarland

Violent crime in McFarland is close to the national average. The rate of 331.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2250.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,561 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

McFarland Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault218
081% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery83
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary304
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,561
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft347
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How McFarland Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

McFarland
331.3
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

McFarland
2250.3
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About McFarland Safety

Is McFarland safe?
Not especially. McFarland earns a D with a crime rate of 258.2 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 McFarland?
258.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 331.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2250.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is McFarland safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. McFarland's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,561 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in McFarland?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in McFarland generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the McFarland police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in McFarland?
Yes, there's been an uptick. McFarland's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does McFarland compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. McFarland ranks behind about 81% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is McFarland to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in McFarland?
Bad. A D grade and 258.2 per-thousand rate put McFarland below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 331 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in McFarland?
331.3 per 100,000, which is 9% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (218), robbery (83), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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