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Is West Covina, California Safe?

Population 105,301 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in West Covina runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 85% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,830 per 100K.

West Covina Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWest CovinaCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate396.3333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2319.92099.21,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate233.0--268.2
Theft Rate1830.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate211.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

271.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

396/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2320/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for West Covina

Violent crime in West Covina is close to the national average. The rate of 396.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2319.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,830 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

West Covina Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault233
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery73
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary293
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,830
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft211
066% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How West Covina Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

West Covina
396.3
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

West Covina
2319.9
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About West Covina Safety

Is West Covina safe?
Not especially. West Covina earns a D with a crime rate of 271.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in West Covina?
271.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 396.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2319.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is West Covina safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. West Covina's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,830 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in West Covina?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in West Covina generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the West Covina police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in West Covina?
Crime rates have held steady in West Covina, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does West Covina compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. West Covina ranks behind about 79% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is West Covina to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in West Covina?
Bad. A D grade and 271.6 per-thousand rate put West Covina below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 396 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in West Covina?
396.3 per 100,000, which is 9% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (233), robbery (73), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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