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Is Parlier, California Safe?

Population 14,622 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Parlier is a smaller community of 14,622 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 221.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,428 per 100K.

Parlier Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricParlierCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate371.6333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1839.62099.21,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate216.0--268.2
Theft Rate1428.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate272.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

221.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

372/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1840/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Parlier

Violent crime in Parlier is close to the national average. The rate of 371.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1839.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,428 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Parlier Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault216
081% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery66
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary232
086% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,428
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft272
085% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Parlier Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Parlier
371.6
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Parlier
1839.6
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Parlier Safety

Is Parlier safe?
Not especially. Parlier earns a C with a crime rate of 221.1 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 Parlier?
221.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 371.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1839.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Parlier safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Parlier's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,428 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Parlier?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Parlier generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Parlier police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Parlier?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Parlier's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Parlier compare to other cities in California?
Middle of the pack for California. Parlier isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 41th percentile among California cities.
How safe is Parlier to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Parlier?
Bad. A C grade and 221.1 per-thousand rate put Parlier below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 372 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Parlier?
371.6 per 100,000, which is 2% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (216), robbery (66), and murder (8.0) 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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