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Is Ontario, California Safe?

Population 187,013 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

A D+ grade for Ontario means there's room for concern. The 252.9 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,592 per 100K.

Ontario Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOntarioCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate296.5333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2232.82099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate177.0--268.2
Theft Rate1592.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate220.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

252.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

297/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2233/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Ontario

Violent crime in Ontario is below the national average. The rate of 296.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2232.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,592 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Ontario Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault177
066% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary248
092% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,592
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft220
069% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Ontario Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ontario
296.5
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ontario
2232.8
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Ontario Safety

Is Ontario safe?
Not especially. Ontario earns a D+ with a crime rate of 252.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Ontario?
252.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 296.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2232.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Ontario safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Ontario's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,592 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Ontario?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Ontario generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Ontario police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Ontario?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Ontario's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Ontario compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Ontario ranks behind about 81% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Ontario 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 Ontario?
Bad. A D+ grade and 252.9 per-thousand rate put Ontario below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 297 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Ontario?
296.5 per 100,000, which is 18% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (177), robbery (54), and murder (5.0) 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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