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Is Pico Rivera, California Safe?

Population 58,915 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Pico Rivera, California sits below average for US cities. The C- grade comes from a 234.9 crime rate per 1,000 and violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,312 per 100K.

Pico Rivera Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPico RiveraCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate318.2333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2030.62099.21,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate262.0--268.2
Theft Rate1312.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate434.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

234.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

318/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2031/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Pico Rivera

Violent crime in Pico Rivera is close to the national average. The rate of 318.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2030.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,312 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Pico Rivera Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault262
098% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery76
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary281
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,312
094% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft434
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Pico Rivera Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pico Rivera
318.2
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pico Rivera
2030.6
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Pico Rivera Safety

Is Pico Rivera safe?
Not especially. Pico Rivera earns a C- with a crime rate of 234.9 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 Pico Rivera?
234.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 318.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2030.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Pico Rivera safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Pico Rivera's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,312 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Pico Rivera?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Pico Rivera generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Pico Rivera police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Pico Rivera?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Pico Rivera's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Pico Rivera compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Pico Rivera 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 Pico Rivera 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 Pico Rivera?
Bad. A C- grade and 234.9 per-thousand rate put Pico Rivera below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 318 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Pico Rivera?
318.2 per 100,000, which is 13% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (262), robbery (76), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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