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Is Menifee, California Safe?

Population 118,592 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Menifee 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 275.2 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,716 per 100K.

Menifee Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMenifeeCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate444.5333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2307.52099.21,832.3
Murder Rate10.0--5.7
Assault Rate291.0--268.2
Theft Rate1716.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate280.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

275.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

445/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2308/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Menifee

Violent crime in Menifee is above the national average. The rate of 444.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2307.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,716 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Menifee Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder10
01.8x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault291
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery103
01.6x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary285
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,716
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft280
088% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Menifee Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Menifee
444.5
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Menifee
2307.5
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Menifee Safety

Is Menifee safe?
Not especially. Menifee earns a D- with a crime rate of 275.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Menifee?
275.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 444.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2307.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Menifee safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Menifee's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,716 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Menifee?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Menifee generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Menifee police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Menifee?
Crime rates have held steady in Menifee, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D- grade.
How does Menifee compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Menifee ranks behind about 92% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Menifee to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Menifee?
Bad. A D- grade and 275.2 per-thousand rate put Menifee below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 445 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Menifee?
444.5 per 100,000, which is 22% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (291), robbery (103), and murder (10.0) 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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