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Is Paradise, California Safe?

Population 10,023 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,023, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Paradise earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,728 per 100K.

Paradise Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricParadiseCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate391.4333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2127.62099.21,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate315.0--268.2
Theft Rate1728.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate452.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

251.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

391/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2128/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Paradise

Violent crime in Paradise is close to the national average. The rate of 391.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2127.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,728 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 315 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Paradise Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault315
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery90
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary332
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,728
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft452
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Paradise Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Paradise
391.4
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Paradise
2127.6
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Paradise Safety

Is Paradise safe?
Not especially. Paradise earns a D+ with a crime rate of 251.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Paradise?
251.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 391.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2127.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Paradise safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Paradise's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,728 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Paradise?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Paradise generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Paradise police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Paradise?
No. Crime in Paradise has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Paradise compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Paradise ranks behind about 74% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Paradise to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Paradise?
Bad. A D+ grade and 251.9 per-thousand rate put Paradise below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 391 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Paradise?
391.4 per 100,000, which is 8% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (315), robbery (90), and murder (7.0) 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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