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Is Tustin, California Safe?

Population 77,843 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Tustin, California sits below average for US cities. The C- grade comes from a 230.7 crime rate per 1,000 and violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,627 per 100K.

Tustin Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTustinCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate276.6333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2030.22099.21,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate232.0--268.2
Theft Rate1627.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate263.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

230.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

277/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2030/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Tustin

Violent crime in Tustin is below the national average. The rate of 276.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2030.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,627 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Tustin Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault232
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery33
052% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary352
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,627
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft263
083% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Tustin Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tustin
276.6
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tustin
2030.2
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Tustin Safety

Is Tustin safe?
Not especially. Tustin earns a C- with a crime rate of 230.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Tustin?
230.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 276.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2030.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Tustin safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Tustin's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,627 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Tustin?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Tustin generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Tustin police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Tustin?
No. Crime in Tustin has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Tustin compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Tustin ranks behind about 77% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Tustin to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Tustin?
Bad. A C- grade and 230.7 per-thousand rate put Tustin below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 277 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Tustin?
276.6 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (232), robbery (33), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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