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Is Shafter, California Safe?

Population 23,871 · Safer than 39% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 23,871, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Shafter earns a C with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,133 per 100K.

Shafter Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricShafterCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate246.8333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1796.22099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate152.0--268.2
Theft Rate1133.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate163.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

204.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

247/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1796/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Shafter

Violent crime in Shafter is below the national average. The rate of 246.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1796.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,133 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Shafter Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault152
057% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery28
044% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary309
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,133
081% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft163
051% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Shafter Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Shafter
246.8
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Shafter
1796.2
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Shafter Safety

Is Shafter safe?
Not especially. Shafter earns a C with a crime rate of 204.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Shafter?
204.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 246.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1796.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Shafter safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Shafter 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 Shafter?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Shafter generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Shafter police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Shafter?
No. Crime in Shafter has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Shafter compare to other cities in California?
Middle of the pack for California. Shafter isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 44th percentile among California cities.
How safe is Shafter to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Shafter?
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 39th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Shafter?
246.8 per 100,000, which is 32% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (152), robbery (28), and murder (5.0) 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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