Is Bakersfield, California a Safe Place To Live - Crime in Bakersfield, CA

Is Bakersfield, California safe place to live?
Is Bakersfield, California a nice place to live? Is crime rate higher in Bakersfield? What is the crime rate in Bakersfield city? Let's find out.

  • The overall crime rate in Bakersfield, California is 94% higher than national average.
  • The violent crime rate of Bakersfield is 33% higher than national average.
  • While the property crime rate of Bakersfield is 105% higher than national average.
  • You have 1 in 189 chance of being victim of violent crime.
  • You have 1 in 24 chance of being victim of property crime.
    • Crime Cases
    17626
    Violent : 2007
    Property : 15619
    Total Crime
    94% NAT. AVG.
    76% STATE AVG.
    4539.7 (per 100k)
    Violent Crime
    33% NAT. AVG.
    17% STATE AVG.
    516.9 (per 100k)
    Property Crime
    105% NAT. AVG.
    88% STATE AVG.
    4022.8 (per 100k)
    Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Bakersfield
    Violent crime
    1 in 189
    Property crime
    1 in 24
    Robbery
    1 in 629
    Burglary
    1 in 121
    Assault
    1 in 303
    Car Theft
    1 in 99
    Bakersfield : Property Crime Ranking
    Ranking Total
    Crime    		 Property
    Crime    		 Burglary Larceny Car
    Thefts
    In California 5 5 4 8 5
    In USA 342 309 199 666 21
    Bakersfield : Violent Crime Ranking
    Ranking Violent
    Crime    		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
    In California 24 10 22 25 60
    In USA 578 220 170 689 1235

    Violent Crime


    Crime Type Count Bakersfield
    		California
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Violent Crime 2007 516.9 442.05 387.8
    Murder 44 11.3 5.6 6.5
    Robbery 604 155.6 113.61 73.9
    Assault 1253 322.7 288.68 279.7
    Rape 106 27.3 34.16 27.7
    Property Crime


    Crime Type Count Bakersfield
    		 California
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Property Crime 15619 4022.8 2138.93 1,958.2
    Burglary 3134 807.2 369.66 314.2
    Larceny 8656 2229.4 1341.7 1,398
    Car Theft 3829 986.2 427.56 246
    Violent Crime Comparison
    Property Crime Comparison