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Is Newman, California Safe?

Population 12,453 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,453, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Newman earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,373 per 100K.

Newman Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNewmanCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate285.2333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2252.12099.21,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate208.0--268.2
Theft Rate1373.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate240.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

253.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

285/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2252/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Newman

Violent crime in Newman is below the national average. The rate of 285.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2252.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,373 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Newman Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault208
078% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery67
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary296
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,373
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft240
075% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Newman Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Newman
285.2
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Newman
2252.1
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Newman Safety

Is Newman safe?
Not especially. Newman earns a D+ with a crime rate of 253.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Newman?
253.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 285.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2252.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Newman safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Newman's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,373 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Newman?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Newman generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Newman police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Newman?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Newman's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Newman compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Newman ranks behind about 73% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Newman to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Newman?
Bad. A D+ grade and 253.7 per-thousand rate put Newman below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 285 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Newman?
285.2 per 100,000, which is 22% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (208), robbery (67), and murder (2.0) 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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