Murrieta, CA crime snapshot: safety grade B, violent crime rate 3.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 2.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Somewhat Safe
per 1000 residents
Murrieta, CA has moderate safety concerns with a C+ rating. Residents should remain aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (56.9% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
With 540 total incidents, Murrieta shows moderate crime activity. The primary concern is assault.
Murrieta demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area with GEOID "16000US0650076", a detailed analysis reveals the following insights. The total reported crime count is 540. Property crime constitutes a significant portion, with a total count of 198 incidents. Within property crime, Larceny/Theft Offenses are the most prevalent (90), followed by Stolen Property Offenses (61), Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (30), Burglary/Breaking & Entering (11), and Motor Vehicle Theft (6). Assault is another major category, accounting for 295 incidents. It appears there might be a data entry issue, as "Assault Offenses" is listed twice with counts of 294 and 1, respectively. Sex offenses are relatively lower, with a total count of 22. These include Kidnapping/Abduction (13, with a duplicate entry of 1), Sex Offenses (7), and Sex Offenses, Non-forcible (1). Robbery is present with a count of 12, all categorized as "Robbery." The "others" category includes Counterfeiting/Forgery (2), Fraud Offenses (7), Embezzlement (2), and Arson (2), totaling 13 incidents. To provide a more comprehensive safety assessment, additional data is needed. This includes the city and state name associated with GEOID "16000US0650076", the population of that area, and the median income. With this information, we can calculate the crime rate per 100,000 residents, which is a standard metric for comparing crime levels across different regions. Furthermore, a safety score and grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, and zip codes data would enhance the analysis and provide a more granular understanding of the safety landscape.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Murrieta, CA.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
Combine this crime report with the market overview for Murrieta, CA and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
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Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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