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Is Norco, California Safe?

Population 25,081 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Norco is a smaller community of 25,081 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 237.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,459 per 100K.

Norco Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNorcoCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate285.1333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2085.42099.21,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate187.0--268.2
Theft Rate1459.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate523.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

237.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

285/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2085/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Norco

Violent crime in Norco is below the national average. The rate of 285.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2085.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,459 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Norco Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault187
070% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery41
065% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary366
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,459
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft523
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Norco Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Norco
285.1
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Norco
2085.4
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Norco Safety

Is Norco safe?
Not especially. Norco earns a C- with a crime rate of 237.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Norco?
237.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 285.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2085.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Norco safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Norco's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,459 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Norco?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Norco generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Norco police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Norco?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Norco's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Norco compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Norco ranks behind about 83% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Norco 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 Norco?
Bad. A C- grade and 237.1 per-thousand rate put Norco below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 285 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Norco?
285.1 per 100,000, which is 22% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (187), robbery (41), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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