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Is Wasco, California Safe?

Population 26,525 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 26,525, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Wasco earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,260 per 100K.

Wasco Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWascoCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate308.1333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1820.22099.21,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate240.0--268.2
Theft Rate1260.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate314.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

212.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

308/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1820/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Wasco

Violent crime in Wasco is below the national average. The rate of 308.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1820.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,260 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Wasco Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault240
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery70
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary228
085% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,260
090% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft314
099% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Wasco Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wasco
308.1
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wasco
1820.2
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Wasco Safety

Is Wasco safe?
Not especially. Wasco earns a C with a crime rate of 212.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Wasco?
212.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 308.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1820.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Wasco safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Wasco 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 Wasco?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Wasco generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Wasco police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Wasco?
Crime rates have held steady in Wasco, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Wasco compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Wasco ranks behind about 65% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Wasco 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 Wasco?
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 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Wasco?
308.1 per 100,000, which is 15% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (240), robbery (70), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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