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Is Perris, California Safe?

Population 83,237 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Perris, California sits below average for US cities. The C- grade comes from a 228.5 crime rate per 1,000 and violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,447 per 100K.

Perris Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPerrisCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate346.3333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1938.52099.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate210.0--268.2
Theft Rate1447.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate241.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

228.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

346/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1939/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Perris

Violent crime in Perris is close to the national average. The rate of 346.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1938.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,447 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Perris Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault210
078% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery44
070% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary378
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,447
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft241
076% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Perris Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Perris
346.3
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Perris
1938.5
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Perris Safety

Is Perris safe?
Not especially. Perris earns a C- with a crime rate of 228.5 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 Perris?
228.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 346.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1938.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Perris safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Perris's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,447 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Perris?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Perris generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Perris police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Perris?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Perris's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Perris compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Perris ranks behind about 69% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Perris to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Perris?
Bad. A C- grade and 228.5 per-thousand rate put Perris below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 346 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Perris?
346.3 per 100,000, which is 5% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (210), robbery (44), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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