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Long Beach vs San Bernardino: 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 San Bernardino's 23.1 per 1,000, making San Bernardino 0% safer overall. San Bernardino earns a C+ safety grade compared to Long Beach'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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San Bernardino

California

Overall GradeC+
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeB-
Crime Rate23.1/1K
Percentile50%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricLong BeachSan Bernardino
Overall Crime Rate23.2/1K23.1/1K
Violent Crime Rate407.8351.2
Property Crime Rate1911.21961.9
Murder Rate8.04.1
Assault Rate286.3230.8
Robbery Rate63.155.0
Burglary Rate244.1370.8
Theft Rate1294.81299.4
Vehicle Theft Rate276.5212.8

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 3 and San Bernardino is safer in 6.

Victim Odds Comparison

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

Full Safety Reports

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Long Beach, California Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
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San Bernardino, California Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Long Beach safer than San Bernardino?
As of 2026, San Bernardino is 0% safer overall, with a crime rate of 23.1 per 1,000 residents compared to Long Beach's 23.2. San Bernardino earns a C+ safety grade vs Long Beach's C+. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Long Beach or San Bernardino?
Long Beach has more violent crime at 408 per 100,000 residents. San Bernardino is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Long Beach vs San Bernardino?
Long Beach has a crime rate of 23.2 per 1,000 (violent: 408/100K, property: 1911/100K). San Bernardino has 23.1 per 1,000 (violent: 351/100K, property: 1962/100K).
Should I move to Long Beach or San Bernardino?
From a safety perspective, San Bernardino has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Long Beach (pop. 450,469) and San Bernardino (pop. 222,044) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. San Bernardino's C+ safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Long Beach and San Bernardino compare for property crime?
Long Beach has lower property crime at 1911 per 100K vs San Bernardino's 1962. 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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