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Is Walnut, California Safe?

Population 27,316 · Safer than 40% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Walnut is a smaller community of 27,316 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 202.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,323 per 100K.

Walnut Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWalnutCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate275.5333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1746.02099.21,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate179.0--268.2
Theft Rate1323.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate259.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

202.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

276/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1746/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Walnut

Violent crime in Walnut is below the national average. The rate of 275.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1746.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,323 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Walnut Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault179
067% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery64
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary220
082% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,323
094% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft259
081% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Walnut Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Walnut
275.5
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Walnut
1746.0
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Walnut Safety

Is Walnut safe?
It depends on where in Walnut you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Walnut?
202.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 275.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1746.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Walnut safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Walnut 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 Walnut?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Walnut generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Walnut police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Walnut?
Crime rates have held steady in Walnut, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Walnut compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Walnut ranks behind about 63% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Walnut to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Walnut?
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 40th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Walnut?
275.5 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (179), robbery (64), and murder (4.0) 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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