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Is Rialto, California Safe?

Population 106,554 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate above the national average, Rialto faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 82% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,964 per 100K.

Rialto Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRialtoCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate423.8333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2211.82099.21,832.3
Murder Rate9.0--5.7
Assault Rate262.0--268.2
Theft Rate1964.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate555.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

263.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

424/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2212/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Rialto

Violent crime in Rialto is above the national average. The rate of 423.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2211.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,964 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Rialto Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder9
01.6x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault262
098% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery74
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary347
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,964
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft555
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Rialto Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rialto
423.8
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rialto
2211.8
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Rialto Safety

Is Rialto safe?
Not especially. Rialto earns a D with a crime rate of 263.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Rialto?
263.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 423.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2211.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Rialto safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Rialto's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,964 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Rialto?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Rialto generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Rialto police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Rialto?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Rialto's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Rialto compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Rialto ranks behind about 84% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Rialto to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Rialto?
Bad. A D grade and 263.6 per-thousand rate put Rialto below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 424 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Rialto?
423.8 per 100,000, which is 16% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (262), robbery (74), and murder (9.0) per 100,000.

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