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Is Selma, California Safe?

Population 24,702 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 24,702, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Selma earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,052 per 100K.

Selma Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSelmaCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate380.6333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1741.72099.21,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate246.0--268.2
Theft Rate1052.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate365.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

212.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

381/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1742/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Selma

Violent crime in Selma is close to the national average. The rate of 380.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1741.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,052 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Selma Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault246
092% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery67
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary299
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,052
075% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft365
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Selma Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Selma
380.6
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Selma
1741.7
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Selma Safety

Is Selma safe?
Not especially. Selma earns a C with a crime rate of 212.2 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 Selma?
212.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 380.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1741.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Selma safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Selma 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 Selma?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Selma generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Selma police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Selma?
No. Crime in Selma has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Selma compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Selma ranks behind about 66% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Selma to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Selma?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Selma?
380.6 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (246), robbery (67), and murder (7.0) 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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