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Is San Fernando, California Safe?

Population 23,449 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

San Fernando has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 263.8 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,980 per 100K.

San Fernando Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSan FernandoCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate333.3333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2304.22099.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate260.0--268.2
Theft Rate1980.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate320.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

263.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

333/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2304/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for San Fernando

Violent crime in San Fernando is close to the national average. The rate of 333.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2304.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,980 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

San Fernando Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault260
097% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary348
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,980
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft320
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How San Fernando Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

San Fernando
333.3
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

San Fernando
2304.2
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About San Fernando Safety

Is San Fernando safe?
Not especially. San Fernando earns a D with a crime rate of 263.8 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 San Fernando?
263.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 333.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2304.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is San Fernando safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. San Fernando's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,980 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in San Fernando?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in San Fernando generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the San Fernando police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in San Fernando?
Crime rates have held steady in San Fernando, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does San Fernando compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. San Fernando ranks behind about 76% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is San Fernando to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in San Fernando?
Bad. A D grade and 263.8 per-thousand rate put San Fernando below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 333 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in San Fernando?
333.3 per 100,000, which is 8% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (260), robbery (59), and murder (6.0) 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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