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Is Santa Fe Springs, California Safe?

Population 18,793 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 18,793, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Santa Fe Springs earns a C- with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,506 per 100K.

Santa Fe Springs Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSanta Fe SpringsCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate291.5333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2009.12099.21,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate200.0--268.2
Theft Rate1506.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate412.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

230.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

292/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2009/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Santa Fe Springs

Violent crime in Santa Fe Springs is below the national average. The rate of 291.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2009.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,506 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Santa Fe Springs Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault200
075% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery60
095% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary238
088% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,506
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft412
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Santa Fe Springs Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Santa Fe Springs
291.5
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Santa Fe Springs
2009.1
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Santa Fe Springs Safety

Is Santa Fe Springs safe?
Not especially. Santa Fe Springs earns a C- with a crime rate of 230.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Santa Fe Springs?
230.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 291.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2009.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Santa Fe Springs safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Santa Fe Springs's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,506 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Santa Fe Springs?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Santa Fe Springs generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Santa Fe Springs police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Santa Fe Springs?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Santa Fe Springs's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Santa Fe Springs compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Santa Fe Springs ranks behind about 80% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Santa Fe Springs 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 Santa Fe Springs?
Bad. A C- grade and 230.1 per-thousand rate put Santa Fe Springs below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 292 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Santa Fe Springs?
291.5 per 100,000, which is 20% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (200), robbery (60), and murder (4.0) 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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