CityCheck
CitiesSafetyAskPlan
D-

Is Monrovia, California Safe?

Population 38,264 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Monrovia runs high. The city's D- grade puts it below 85% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,907 per 100K.

Monrovia Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMonroviaCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate409.4333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2330.62099.21,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate319.0--268.2
Theft Rate1907.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate458.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

274 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

409/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2331/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Monrovia

Violent crime in Monrovia is close to the national average. The rate of 409.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2330.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,907 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 319 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Monrovia Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault319
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary255
095% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,907
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft458
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Monrovia Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Monrovia
409.4
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Monrovia
2330.6
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Monrovia Safety

Is Monrovia safe?
Not especially. Monrovia earns a D- with a crime rate of 274 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 Monrovia?
274 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 409.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2330.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Monrovia safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Monrovia's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,907 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Monrovia?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Monrovia generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Monrovia police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Monrovia?
Crime rates have held steady in Monrovia, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D- grade.
How does Monrovia compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Monrovia ranks behind about 94% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Monrovia to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Monrovia?
Bad. A D- grade and 274 per-thousand rate put Monrovia below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 409 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Monrovia?
409.4 per 100,000, which is 13% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (319), robbery (49), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

Nearby Cities in California

Similar-sized communities in California. Compare crime rates across the state.

C
See crime rates in San Gabriel38,186 pop · Grade C
D+
See crime rates in Calexico38,623 pop · Grade D+
D+
See crime rates in Wildomar37,889 pop · Grade D+
C+
See crime rates in Adelanto38,798 pop · Grade C+
C-
See crime rates in Montclair37,563 pop · Grade C-
C+
See crime rates in Bell Gardens37,367 pop · Grade C+
View all California city safety grades

Looking for things to do? See activities, events and places in Monrovia

Get weekly safety updates for Monrovia

Weekly crime trend updates and safety grade changes delivered to your inbox.

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.

Know before you go

CityCheck covers safety grades, crime data, and things to do for every US city.

Explore cities