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Is Stanton, California Safe?

Population 40,161 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Stanton is a smaller community of 40,161 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 217.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,375 per 100K.

Stanton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricStantonCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate334.6333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1838.62099.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate243.0--268.2
Theft Rate1375.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate460.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

217.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

335/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1839/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Stanton

Violent crime in Stanton is close to the national average. The rate of 334.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1838.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,375 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Stanton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault243
091% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery39
062% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary277
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,375
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft460
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Stanton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Stanton
334.6
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Stanton
1838.6
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Stanton Safety

Is Stanton safe?
Not especially. Stanton earns a C with a crime rate of 217.3 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 Stanton?
217.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 334.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1838.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Stanton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Stanton's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,375 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Stanton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Stanton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Stanton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Stanton?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Stanton's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Stanton compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Stanton ranks behind about 62% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Stanton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Stanton?
Bad. A C grade and 217.3 per-thousand rate put Stanton below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 335 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Stanton?
334.6 per 100,000, which is 8% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (243), robbery (39), and murder (3.0) 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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