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Is Yucaipa, California Safe?

Population 54,953 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Yucaipa earns a D+ safety grade with 244.6 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs above the national average, putting the city behind 76% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,617 per 100K.

Yucaipa Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricYucaipaCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate436.0333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2010.42099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate264.0--268.2
Theft Rate1617.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate369.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

244.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

436/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2010/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Yucaipa

Violent crime in Yucaipa is above the national average. The rate of 436.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2010.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,617 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Yucaipa Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault264
098% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery97
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary219
081% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,617
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft369
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Yucaipa Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Yucaipa
436.0
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Yucaipa
2010.4
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Yucaipa Safety

Is Yucaipa safe?
Not especially. Yucaipa earns a D+ with a crime rate of 244.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Yucaipa?
244.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 436.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2010.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Yucaipa safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Yucaipa's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,617 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Yucaipa?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Yucaipa generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Yucaipa police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Yucaipa?
Crime rates have held steady in Yucaipa, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Yucaipa compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Yucaipa ranks behind about 67% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Yucaipa to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Yucaipa?
Bad. A D+ grade and 244.6 per-thousand rate put Yucaipa below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 436 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Yucaipa?
436.0 per 100,000, which is 20% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (264), robbery (97), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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