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Is Montclair, California Safe?

Population 37,563 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Montclair is a smaller community of 37,563 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 232 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,570 per 100K.

Montclair Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMontclairCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate323.7333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1996.52099.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate213.0--268.2
Theft Rate1570.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate460.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

232 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

324/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1997/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Montclair

Violent crime in Montclair is close to the national average. The rate of 323.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1996.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,570 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Montclair Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault213
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary348
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,570
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft460
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Montclair Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Montclair
323.7
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Montclair
1996.5
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Montclair Safety

Is Montclair safe?
Not especially. Montclair earns a C- with a crime rate of 232 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 Montclair?
232 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 323.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1996.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Montclair safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Montclair's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,570 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Montclair?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Montclair generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Montclair police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Montclair?
Crime rates have held steady in Montclair, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Montclair compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Montclair ranks behind about 78% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Montclair to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Montclair?
Bad. A C- grade and 232 per-thousand rate put Montclair below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 324 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Montclair?
323.7 per 100,000, which is 11% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (213), robbery (59), 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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