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Is Westminster, California Safe?

Population 88,966 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Westminster, California sits below average for US cities. The D+ grade comes from a 246.7 crime rate per 1,000 and violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,803 per 100K.

Westminster Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWestminsterCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate256.4333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2210.72099.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate201.0--268.2
Theft Rate1803.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate434.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

246.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

256/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2211/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Westminster

Violent crime in Westminster is below the national average. The rate of 256.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2210.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,803 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Westminster Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault201
075% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary237
088% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,803
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft434
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Westminster Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Westminster
256.4
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Westminster
2210.7
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Westminster Safety

Is Westminster safe?
Not especially. Westminster earns a D+ with a crime rate of 246.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Westminster?
246.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 256.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2210.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Westminster safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Westminster's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,803 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Westminster?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Westminster generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Westminster police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Westminster?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Westminster's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Westminster compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Westminster ranks behind about 84% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Westminster 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 Westminster?
Bad. A D+ grade and 246.7 per-thousand rate put Westminster below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 256 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Westminster?
256.4 per 100,000, which is 30% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (201), robbery (48), and murder (6.0) 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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