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Is Temple City, California Safe?

Population 35,125 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Temple City is a smaller community of 35,125 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 225.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,169 per 100K.

Temple City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTemple CityCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate365.5333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1887.02099.21,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate232.0--268.2
Theft Rate1169.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate179.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

225.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

366/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1887/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Temple City

Violent crime in Temple City is close to the national average. The rate of 365.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1887.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,169 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Temple City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault232
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery56
088% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary343
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,169
083% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft179
056% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Temple City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Temple City
365.5
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Temple City
1887.0
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Temple City Safety

Is Temple City safe?
Not especially. Temple City earns a C with a crime rate of 225.2 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 Temple City?
225.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 365.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1887.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Temple City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Temple City's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,169 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Temple City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Temple City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Temple City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Temple City?
Crime rates have held steady in Temple City, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Temple City compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Temple City ranks behind about 64% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Temple City to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Temple City?
Bad. A C grade and 225.2 per-thousand rate put Temple City below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 366 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Temple City?
365.5 per 100,000, which is 0% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (232), robbery (56), 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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