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Is Victorville, California Safe?

Population 141,395 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Victorville earns a C safety grade with 208.7 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs below the national average, putting the city behind 63% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,383 per 100K.

Victorville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricVictorvilleCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate253.4333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1833.82099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate145.0--268.2
Theft Rate1383.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate177.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

208.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

253/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1834/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Victorville

Violent crime in Victorville is below the national average. The rate of 253.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1833.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,383 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Victorville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault145
054% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary356
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,383
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft177
056% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Victorville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Victorville
253.4
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Victorville
1833.8
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Victorville Safety

Is Victorville safe?
Not especially. Victorville earns a C with a crime rate of 208.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Victorville?
208.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 253.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1833.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Victorville safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Victorville 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 Victorville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Victorville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Victorville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Victorville?
No. Crime in Victorville has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Victorville compare to other cities in California?
Middle of the pack for California. Victorville isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 43th percentile among California cities.
How safe is Victorville 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 Victorville?
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 Victorville?
253.4 per 100,000, which is 30% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (145), robbery (54), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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