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Is Redlands, California Safe?

Population 74,128 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C grade for Redlands means there's room for concern. The 222.3 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 1,586 per 100K.

Redlands Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRedlandsCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate308.3333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1914.42099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate197.0--268.2
Theft Rate1586.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate264.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

222.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

308/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1914/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Redlands

Violent crime in Redlands is below the national average. The rate of 308.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1914.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,586 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Redlands Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault197
073% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary293
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,586
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft264
083% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Redlands Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Redlands
308.3
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Redlands
1914.4
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Redlands Safety

Is Redlands safe?
Not especially. Redlands earns a C with a crime rate of 222.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Redlands?
222.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 308.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1914.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Redlands safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Redlands's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,586 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Redlands?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Redlands generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Redlands police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Redlands?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Redlands's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Redlands compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Redlands ranks behind about 64% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Redlands 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 Redlands?
Bad. A C grade and 222.3 per-thousand rate put Redlands below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 308 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Redlands?
308.3 per 100,000, which is 15% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (197), robbery (53), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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