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Is Temecula, California Safe?

Population 114,865 · Safer than 14% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Temecula has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D- safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 279.1 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,742 per 100K.

Temecula Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTemeculaCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate377.9333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2413.02099.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate231.0--268.2
Theft Rate1742.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate356.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

279.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

378/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2413/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Temecula

Violent crime in Temecula is close to the national average. The rate of 377.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2413.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,742 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Temecula Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault231
086% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary348
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,742
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft356
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Temecula Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Temecula
377.9
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Temecula
2413.0
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Temecula Safety

Is Temecula safe?
Not especially. Temecula earns a D- with a crime rate of 279.1 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 Temecula?
279.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 377.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2413.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Temecula safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Temecula's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,742 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Temecula?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Temecula generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Temecula police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Temecula?
No. Crime in Temecula has been trending down, which is good news for the D--rated city.
How does Temecula compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Temecula ranks behind about 92% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Temecula 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 Temecula?
Bad. A D- grade and 279.1 per-thousand rate put Temecula below 86% of US cities. Violent crime at 378 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Temecula?
377.9 per 100,000, which is 4% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (231), robbery (48), and murder (6.0) 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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