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Fresno vs Long Beach: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Fresno has a crime rate of 23.4 per 1,000 residents vs Long Beach's 23.2 per 1,000, making Long Beach 1% safer overall. Long Beach earns a C+ safety grade compared to Fresno's C+. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

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Fresno

California

Overall GradeC+
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeB-
Crime Rate23.4/1K
Percentile49%
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Long Beach

California

Overall GradeC+
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeB-
Crime Rate23.2/1K
Percentile49%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricFresnoLong Beach
Overall Crime Rate23.4/1K23.2/1K
Violent Crime Rate430.6407.8
Property Crime Rate1912.41911.2
Murder Rate5.88.0
Assault Rate333.7286.3
Robbery Rate85.763.1
Burglary Rate217.5244.1
Theft Rate1400.31294.8
Vehicle Theft Rate324.2276.5

Crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data. Lower rates are better (safer).

Category Winner Summary

Out of 9 crime categories, Fresno is safer in 2 and Long Beach is safer in 7.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Fresno, you have a 1 in 43 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 43 in Long Beach.

Full Safety Reports

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Fresno, California Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
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Long Beach, California Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fresno safer than Long Beach?
As of 2026, Long Beach is 1% safer overall, with a crime rate of 23.2 per 1,000 residents compared to Fresno's 23.4. Long Beach earns a C+ safety grade vs Fresno's C+. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Fresno or Long Beach?
Fresno has more violent crime at 431 per 100,000 residents. Long Beach is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Fresno vs Long Beach?
Fresno has a crime rate of 23.4 per 1,000 (violent: 431/100K, property: 1912/100K). Long Beach has 23.2 per 1,000 (violent: 408/100K, property: 1911/100K).
Should I move to Fresno or Long Beach?
From a safety perspective, Long Beach has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Fresno (pop. 555,549) and Long Beach (pop. 450,469) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Long Beach's C+ safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Fresno and Long Beach compare for property crime?
Long Beach has lower property crime at 1911 per 100K vs Fresno's 1912. The national average is 1,832 per 100K. Theft is the most common property crime in both cities.

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2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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