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Is San Jacinto, California Safe?

Population 56,014 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

San Jacinto has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate above the national average and an overall rate of 259.2 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,394 per 100K.

San Jacinto Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSan JacintoCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate436.0333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2155.92099.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate269.0--268.2
Theft Rate1394.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate506.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

259.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

436/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2156/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for San Jacinto

Violent crime in San Jacinto is above the national average. The rate of 436.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2155.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,394 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

San Jacinto Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault269
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery67
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary412
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,394
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft506
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How San Jacinto Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

San Jacinto
436.0
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

San Jacinto
2155.9
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About San Jacinto Safety

Is San Jacinto safe?
Not especially. San Jacinto earns a D with a crime rate of 259.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in San Jacinto?
259.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 436.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2155.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is San Jacinto safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. San Jacinto's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,394 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in San Jacinto?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in San Jacinto generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the San Jacinto police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in San Jacinto?
No. Crime in San Jacinto has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does San Jacinto compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. San Jacinto ranks behind about 85% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is San Jacinto to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in San Jacinto?
Bad. A D grade and 259.2 per-thousand rate put San Jacinto below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 436 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in San Jacinto?
436.0 per 100,000, which is 20% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (269), robbery (67), 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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