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Is Turlock, California Safe?

Population 72,864 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C grade for Turlock means there's room for concern. The 209 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,397 per 100K.

Turlock Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTurlockCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate283.0333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1807.12099.21,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate215.0--268.2
Theft Rate1397.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate441.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

209 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

283/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1807/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Turlock

Violent crime in Turlock is below the national average. The rate of 283.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1807.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,397 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Turlock Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault215
080% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery32
051% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary240
089% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,397
0100% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft441
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Turlock Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Turlock
283.0
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Turlock
1807.1
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Turlock Safety

Is Turlock safe?
Not especially. Turlock earns a C with a crime rate of 209 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Turlock?
209 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 283.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1807.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Turlock safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Turlock has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Turlock?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Turlock generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Turlock police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Turlock?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Turlock's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Turlock compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Turlock ranks behind about 60% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Turlock to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Turlock?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Turlock?
283.0 per 100,000, which is 22% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (215), robbery (32), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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