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Is Upland, California Safe?

Population 79,446 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Upland, California sits below average for US cities. The C- grade comes from a 232.9 crime rate per 1,000 and violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,703 per 100K.

Upland Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricUplandCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate234.7333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2093.92099.21,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate144.0--268.2
Theft Rate1703.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate237.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

232.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

235/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2094/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Upland

Violent crime in Upland is below the national average. The rate of 234.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2093.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,703 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Upland Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault144
054% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary274
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,703
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft237
074% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Upland Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Upland
234.7
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Upland
2093.9
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Upland Safety

Is Upland safe?
Not especially. Upland earns a C- with a crime rate of 232.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Upland?
232.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 234.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2093.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Upland safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Upland's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,703 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Upland?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Upland generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Upland police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Upland?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Upland's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Upland compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Upland ranks behind about 68% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Upland 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 Upland?
Bad. A C- grade and 232.9 per-thousand rate put Upland below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 235 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Upland?
234.7 per 100,000, which is 35% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (144), robbery (51), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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