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Is Montebello, California Safe?

Population 60,693 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Montebello 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 1,950 per 100K.

Montebello Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMontebelloCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate356.6333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2380.82099.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate232.0--268.2
Theft Rate1950.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate316.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

273.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

357/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2381/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Montebello

Violent crime in Montebello is close to the national average. The rate of 356.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2380.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,950 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Montebello Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault232
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery57
090% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary284
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,950
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft316
099% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Montebello Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Montebello
356.6
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Montebello
2380.8
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Montebello Safety

Is Montebello safe?
Not especially. Montebello earns a D- with a crime rate of 273.7 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 Montebello?
273.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 356.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2380.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Montebello safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Montebello's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,950 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Montebello?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Montebello generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Montebello police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Montebello?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Montebello's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D- grade overall.
How does Montebello compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Montebello ranks behind about 81% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Montebello 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 Montebello?
Bad. A D- grade and 273.7 per-thousand rate put Montebello below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 357 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Montebello?
356.6 per 100,000, which is 2% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (232), robbery (57), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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