CityCheck
CitiesSafetyAskPlan
D+

Is Wildomar, California Safe?

Population 37,889 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 37,889, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Wildomar earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,453 per 100K.

Wildomar Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWildomarCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate228.8333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2248.82099.21,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate169.0--268.2
Theft Rate1453.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate482.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

247.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

229/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2249/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Wildomar

Violent crime in Wildomar is below the national average. The rate of 228.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2248.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,453 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Wildomar Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault169
063% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery28
044% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary421
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,453
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft482
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Wildomar Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wildomar
228.8
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wildomar
2248.8
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Wildomar Safety

Is Wildomar safe?
Not especially. Wildomar earns a D+ with a crime rate of 247.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Wildomar?
247.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 228.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2248.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Wildomar safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Wildomar's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,453 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Wildomar?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Wildomar generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Wildomar police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Wildomar?
Crime rates have held steady in Wildomar, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Wildomar compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Wildomar ranks behind about 80% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Wildomar 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 Wildomar?
Bad. A D+ grade and 247.8 per-thousand rate put Wildomar below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 229 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Wildomar?
228.8 per 100,000, which is 37% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (169), robbery (28), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

Nearby Cities in California

Similar-sized communities in California. Compare crime rates across the state.

C
See crime rates in San Gabriel38,186 pop · Grade C
C-
See crime rates in Montclair37,563 pop · Grade C-
D-
See crime rates in Monrovia38,264 pop · Grade D-
C+
See crime rates in Bell Gardens37,367 pop · Grade C+
D+
See crime rates in Calexico38,623 pop · Grade D+
C+
See crime rates in Adelanto38,798 pop · Grade C+
View all California city safety grades

Looking for things to do? See activities, events and places in Wildomar

Get weekly safety updates for Wildomar

Weekly crime trend updates and safety grade changes delivered to your inbox.

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.

Know before you go

CityCheck covers safety grades, crime data, and things to do for every US city.

Explore cities