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Is Yorba Linda, California Safe?

Population 65,632 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Yorba Linda has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 259.8 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,038 per 100K.

Yorba Linda Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricYorba LindaCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate293.4333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2304.52099.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate182.0--268.2
Theft Rate2038.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate358.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

259.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

293/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2305/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Yorba Linda

Violent crime in Yorba Linda is below the national average. The rate of 293.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2304.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,038 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Yorba Linda Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault182
068% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery39
062% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary396
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,038
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft358
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Yorba Linda Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Yorba Linda
293.4
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Yorba Linda
2304.5
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Yorba Linda Safety

Is Yorba Linda safe?
Not especially. Yorba Linda earns a D with a crime rate of 259.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Yorba Linda?
259.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 293.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2304.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Yorba Linda safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Yorba Linda's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,038 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Yorba Linda?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Yorba Linda generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Yorba Linda police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Yorba Linda?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Yorba Linda's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Yorba Linda compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Yorba Linda ranks behind about 71% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Yorba Linda 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 Yorba Linda?
Bad. A D grade and 259.8 per-thousand rate put Yorba Linda below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 293 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Yorba Linda?
293.4 per 100,000, which is 19% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (182), robbery (39), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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