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Is Moreno Valley, California Safe?

Population 214,263 · Safer than 13% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate above the national average, Moreno Valley faces real safety challenges. It earns a D- grade and ranks below 87% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,836 per 100K.

Moreno Valley Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMoreno ValleyCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate429.1333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2387.62099.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate250.0--268.2
Theft Rate1836.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate269.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

281.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

429/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2388/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Moreno Valley

Violent crime in Moreno Valley is above the national average. The rate of 429.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2387.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,836 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Moreno Valley Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault250
093% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery108
01.7x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary390
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,836
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft269
085% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Moreno Valley Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Moreno Valley
429.1
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Moreno Valley
2387.6
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Moreno Valley Safety

Is Moreno Valley safe?
Not especially. Moreno Valley earns a D- with a crime rate of 281.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Moreno Valley?
281.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 429.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2387.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Moreno Valley safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Moreno Valley's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,836 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Moreno Valley?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Moreno Valley generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Moreno Valley police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Moreno Valley?
No. Crime in Moreno Valley has been trending down, which is good news for the D--rated city.
How does Moreno Valley compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Moreno Valley ranks behind about 79% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Moreno Valley to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Moreno Valley?
Bad. A D- grade and 281.7 per-thousand rate put Moreno Valley below 87% of US cities. Violent crime at 429 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Moreno Valley?
429.1 per 100,000, which is 18% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (250), robbery (108), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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