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Is Ripon, California Safe?

Population 16,140 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Ripon 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 1,692 per 100K.

Ripon Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRiponCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate382.7333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2256.82099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate238.0--268.2
Theft Rate1692.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate468.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

264 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

383/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2257/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Ripon

Violent crime in Ripon is close to the national average. The rate of 382.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2256.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,692 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Ripon Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault238
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery87
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary404
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,692
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft468
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Ripon Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ripon
382.7
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ripon
2256.8
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Ripon Safety

Is Ripon safe?
Not especially. Ripon earns a D with a crime rate of 264 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 Ripon?
264 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 382.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2256.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Ripon safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Ripon's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,692 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Ripon?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Ripon generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Ripon police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Ripon?
No. Crime in Ripon has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Ripon compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Ripon ranks behind about 87% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Ripon to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Ripon?
Bad. A D grade and 264 per-thousand rate put Ripon below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 383 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Ripon?
382.7 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (238), robbery (87), and murder (5.0) 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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