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Is San Gabriel, California Safe?

Population 38,186 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 38,186, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. San Gabriel earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,249 per 100K.

San Gabriel Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSan GabrielCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate294.2333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1846.22099.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate225.0--268.2
Theft Rate1249.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate395.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

214 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

294/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1846/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for San Gabriel

Violent crime in San Gabriel is below the national average. The rate of 294.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1846.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,249 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

San Gabriel Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault225
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary322
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,249
089% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft395
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How San Gabriel Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

San Gabriel
294.2
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

San Gabriel
1846.2
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About San Gabriel Safety

Is San Gabriel safe?
Not especially. San Gabriel earns a C with a crime rate of 214 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 Gabriel?
214 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 294.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1846.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is San Gabriel safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. San Gabriel has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in San Gabriel?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in San Gabriel generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the San Gabriel police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in San Gabriel?
Yes, there's been an uptick. San Gabriel's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does San Gabriel compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. San Gabriel ranks behind about 62% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is San Gabriel 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 San Gabriel?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in San Gabriel?
294.2 per 100,000, which is 19% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (225), robbery (46), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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