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Is Tulare, California Safe?

Population 73,907 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C grade for Tulare means there's room for concern. The 219.9 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime close to the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,487 per 100K.

Tulare Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTulareCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate335.0333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1863.72099.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate255.0--268.2
Theft Rate1487.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate471.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

219.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

335/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1864/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Tulare

Violent crime in Tulare is close to the national average. The rate of 335.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1863.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,487 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Tulare Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault255
095% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery71
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary317
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,487
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft471
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Tulare Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tulare
335.0
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tulare
1863.7
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Tulare Safety

Is Tulare safe?
Not especially. Tulare earns a C with a crime rate of 219.9 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 Tulare?
219.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 335.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1863.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Tulare safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Tulare's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,487 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Tulare?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Tulare generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Tulare police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Tulare?
Crime rates have held steady in Tulare, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Tulare compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Tulare ranks behind about 70% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Tulare to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Tulare?
Bad. A C grade and 219.9 per-thousand rate put Tulare below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 335 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Tulare?
335.0 per 100,000, which is 8% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (255), robbery (71), 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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