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Is Sierra Madre, California Safe?

Population 10,620 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Sierra Madre is a smaller community of 10,620 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 232.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,559 per 100K.

Sierra Madre Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSierra MadreCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate274.4333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2046.42099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate218.0--268.2
Theft Rate1559.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate338.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

232.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

274/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2046/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Sierra Madre

Violent crime in Sierra Madre is below the national average. The rate of 274.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2046.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,559 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Sierra Madre Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault218
081% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary225
083% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,559
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft338
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Sierra Madre Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sierra Madre
274.4
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sierra Madre
2046.4
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Sierra Madre Safety

Is Sierra Madre safe?
Not especially. Sierra Madre earns a C- with a crime rate of 232.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Sierra Madre?
232.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 274.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2046.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Sierra Madre safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Sierra Madre's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,559 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Sierra Madre?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Sierra Madre generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Sierra Madre police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Sierra Madre?
Crime rates have held steady in Sierra Madre, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Sierra Madre compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Sierra Madre ranks behind about 77% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Sierra Madre to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Sierra Madre?
Bad. A C- grade and 232.1 per-thousand rate put Sierra Madre below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 274 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Sierra Madre?
274.4 per 100,000, which is 25% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (218), robbery (45), 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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