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Is Yucca Valley, California Safe?

Population 21,887 · Safer than 40% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Yucca Valley is a smaller community of 21,887 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 202.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,082 per 100K.

Yucca Valley Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricYucca ValleyCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate246.5333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1782.72099.21,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate189.0--268.2
Theft Rate1082.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate229.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

202.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

247/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1783/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Yucca Valley

Violent crime in Yucca Valley is below the national average. The rate of 246.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1782.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,082 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Yucca Valley Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault189
070% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery57
090% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary196
073% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,082
077% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft229
072% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Yucca Valley Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Yucca Valley
246.5
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Yucca Valley
1782.7
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Yucca Valley Safety

Is Yucca Valley safe?
It depends on where in Yucca Valley you are. The city gets a C overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Yucca Valley?
202.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 246.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1782.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Yucca Valley safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Yucca Valley has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Yucca Valley?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Yucca Valley generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Yucca Valley police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Yucca Valley?
No. Crime in Yucca Valley has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Yucca Valley compare to other cities in California?
Middle of the pack for California. Yucca Valley isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 47th percentile among California cities.
How safe is Yucca Valley to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Yucca Valley?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 40th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Yucca Valley?
246.5 per 100,000, which is 32% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (189), robbery (57), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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