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Long Beach vs Riverside: 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 Riverside's 21.7 per 1,000, making Riverside 6% safer overall. Riverside earns a B- safety grade compared to Long Beach's C+. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

C+

Long Beach

California

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

Riverside

California

Overall GradeB-
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeB-
Crime Rate21.7/1K
Percentile53%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricLong BeachRiverside
Overall Crime Rate23.2/1K21.7/1K
Violent Crime Rate407.8357.1
Property Crime Rate1911.21811.7
Murder Rate8.04.4
Assault Rate286.3268.4
Robbery Rate63.182.8
Burglary Rate244.1325.4
Theft Rate1294.81295.1
Vehicle Theft Rate276.5461.1

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 4 and Riverside is safer in 5.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Long Beach, you have a 1 in 43 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 46 in Riverside.

Full Safety Reports

C+
Long Beach, California Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
B-
Riverside, California Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Long Beach safer than Riverside?
As of 2026, Riverside is 6% safer overall, with a crime rate of 21.7 per 1,000 residents compared to Long Beach's 23.2. Riverside earns a B- safety grade vs Long Beach's C+. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Long Beach or Riverside?
Long Beach has more violent crime at 408 per 100,000 residents. Riverside is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Long Beach vs Riverside?
Long Beach has a crime rate of 23.2 per 1,000 (violent: 408/100K, property: 1911/100K). Riverside has 21.7 per 1,000 (violent: 357/100K, property: 1812/100K).
Should I move to Long Beach or Riverside?
From a safety perspective, Riverside has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Long Beach (pop. 450,469) and Riverside (pop. 323,057) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Riverside's B- safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Long Beach and Riverside compare for property crime?
Riverside has lower property crime at 1812 per 100K vs Long Beach's 1911. 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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