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Is Norwalk, California Safe?

Population 97,104 · Safer than 13% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Norwalk has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D- safety grade reflects a violent crime rate above the national average and an overall rate of 279.4 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,844 per 100K.

Norwalk Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNorwalkCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate423.2333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2371.12099.21,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate257.0--268.2
Theft Rate1844.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate236.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

279.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

423/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2371/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Norwalk

Violent crime in Norwalk is above the national average. The rate of 423.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2371.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,844 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Norwalk Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault257
096% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery87
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary440
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,844
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft236
074% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Norwalk Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Norwalk
423.2
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Norwalk
2371.1
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Norwalk Safety

Is Norwalk safe?
Not especially. Norwalk earns a D- with a crime rate of 279.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Norwalk?
279.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 423.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2371.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Norwalk safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Norwalk's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,844 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Norwalk?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Norwalk generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Norwalk police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Norwalk?
No. Crime in Norwalk has been trending down, which is good news for the D--rated city.
How does Norwalk compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Norwalk ranks behind about 88% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Norwalk 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 Norwalk?
Bad. A D- grade and 279.4 per-thousand rate put Norwalk below 87% of US cities. Violent crime at 423 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Norwalk?
423.2 per 100,000, which is 16% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (257), robbery (87), and murder (4.0) 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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