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Is San Bernardino, California Safe?

Population 222,044 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

San Bernardino earns a D+ safety grade with 245 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs below the national average, putting the city behind 77% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,416 per 100K.

San Bernardino Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSan BernardinoCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate269.4333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2181.12099.21,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate168.0--268.2
Theft Rate1416.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate231.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

245 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

269/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2181/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for San Bernardino

Violent crime in San Bernardino is below the national average. The rate of 269.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2181.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,416 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

San Bernardino Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault168
063% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary420
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,416
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft231
073% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How San Bernardino Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

San Bernardino
269.4
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

San Bernardino
2181.1
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About San Bernardino Safety

Is San Bernardino safe?
Not especially. San Bernardino earns a D+ with a crime rate of 245 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in San Bernardino?
245 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 269.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2181.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is San Bernardino safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. San Bernardino's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,416 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in San Bernardino?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in San Bernardino generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the San Bernardino police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in San Bernardino?
Crime rates have held steady in San Bernardino, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does San Bernardino compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. San Bernardino ranks behind about 86% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is San Bernardino to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in San Bernardino?
Bad. A D+ grade and 245 per-thousand rate put San Bernardino below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 269 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in San Bernardino?
269.4 per 100,000, which is 26% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (168), robbery (45), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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