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

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Long Beach has a crime rate of 23.2 per 1,000 residents vs Bakersfield's 24.5 per 1,000, making Long Beach 5% safer overall. Long Beach earns a C+ safety grade compared to Bakersfield's C+. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

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Long Beach

California

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

California

Overall GradeC+
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeC+
Crime Rate24.5/1K
Percentile46%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricLong BeachBakersfield
Overall Crime Rate23.2/1K24.5/1K
Violent Crime Rate407.8363.0
Property Crime Rate1911.22089.0
Murder Rate8.05.3
Assault Rate286.3237.2
Robbery Rate63.181.9
Burglary Rate244.1319.3
Theft Rate1294.81830.1
Vehicle Theft Rate276.5425.1

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, Long Beach is safer in 6 and Bakersfield is safer in 3.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Long Beach, you have a 1 in 43 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 41 in Bakersfield.

Full Safety Reports

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Long Beach safer than Bakersfield?
As of 2026, Long Beach is 5% safer overall, with a crime rate of 23.2 per 1,000 residents compared to Bakersfield's 24.5. Long Beach earns a C+ safety grade vs Bakersfield's C+. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Long Beach or Bakersfield?
Long Beach has more violent crime at 408 per 100,000 residents. Bakersfield is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Long Beach vs Bakersfield?
Long Beach has a crime rate of 23.2 per 1,000 (violent: 408/100K, property: 1911/100K). Bakersfield has 24.5 per 1,000 (violent: 363/100K, property: 2089/100K).
Should I move to Long Beach or Bakersfield?
From a safety perspective, Long Beach has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Long Beach (pop. 450,469) and Bakersfield (pop. 422,165) 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 Long Beach and Bakersfield compare for property crime?
Long Beach has lower property crime at 1911 per 100K vs Bakersfield's 2089. 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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