Crime in San Bernardino, CA

San Bernardino, CA is far above the national average when it comes to crime. The violent crime rate in San Bernardino is 56.9, which is almost double the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in San Bernardino is 60.5, which is more than 70% higher than the national average of 35.4. This indicates that people living in San Bernardino should take extra precautions to protect themselves and their property from potential criminal activity.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

San Bernardino violent crime is 56.9. (The US average is 22.7)

San Bernardino property crime is 60.5. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.

Violent Crimes - Murder Rape Robbery Assault
Property Crimes - Burglary Larceny Auto Theft

San Bernardino, CA Crime History

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Year	Violent	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Property	Burglary	Larceny	Auto
2000	1089.8	16.6	51.3	343.4	678.5	5058.4	1140	2900.1	1018.3
2001	1269.3	15.9	47.1	439	767.3	5510.3	1217.4	3107.3	1185.6
2002	1292.3	21.9	53.1	460.9	756.5	5863.8	1217.4	3239.1	1407.3
2003	1479	24.8	62	532.9	859.3	6319.9	1303.4	3305.6	1710.9
2004	1333.4	25.3	48.6	485.3	774.2	5717.8	1286.9	2787.3	1643.6
2005	1256.7	29	36	456.6	735	5620.8	1264.3	2767.3	1589.2
2006	1006.8	23	25	451.2	507.6	4871.8	1065.7	2350	1456
2007	1070.7	22.4	36.9	429.3	582.1	5024.7	1060.2	2668.2	1296.3
2008	1033.8	16	32.4	388.3	597.2	4704.5	1104.1	2528.7	1071.7
2009	955.5	16	30.5	339	569.9	4629.8	1176.4	2391.3	1062.2
2010	815.2	15.6	33.1	317.2	449.3	4501.2	1163.6	2473.7	863.9
2011	876.2	14.1	36.3	339	486.8	3983.7	1110.7	2093.3	779.7
2012	940.5	21.9	26	373.5	519.1	4888.7	1306.6	2321.5	1260.5
2013		21	34.5	370.5	483.4	4380.8	1247.2	1878	1255.6
2014	991.7	20	48.5	377.9	545.2	4305.5	1104.4	2052.8	1148.2
2015	1245.9	20.3	45.3	447.2	733.1	4799.6	1461.6	1944.8	1393.2
2016	1324.4	28.5	56.6	415.5	823.7	4223.6	1082.8	1945.7	1195.1
2017	1291.1	15.6	72.7	403.7	799	3867.7	983.2	1836.5	1048.1
2018	1333.1	22.5	70.2	446.8	793.6	4135.1	1021.2	2107.5	1006.5
2019	1318.8	21.2	64.6	418.1	814.9	4190.3	936.3	2295.2	958.9

Crime in Nearby Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Rialto, CA	572.3	3,028.9	100,337	5	2019
Colton, CA	390.5	2,755.2	50,803	6	2019
Loma Linda, CA	314.1	2,280.5	22,795	7	2019
Grand Terrace, CA	292.5	1,873.4	12,584	7	2019
Highland, CA	650.1	1,627.0	55,184	8	2019

Crime in Similar Size Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Rialto, CA	572.3	3,028.9	100,337	5	2019
Fontana, CA	342.3	1,433.2	111,385	10	2019
Jurupa Valley, CA	287.9	2,265.0	104,922	12	2019
Moreno Valley, CA	401.5	2,623.0	146,732	15	2019
Rancho Cucamonga, CA	278.9	1,928.1	167,212	15	2019

Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

Reviews for San Bernardino 19 Reviews

San bernardino - 10/29/2021
Living in san bernardino for now 8 years, id definitely say la is way better, from just looks to safety. i've seen a lot of sh*t happen here an it's sad. i never leave... Read More

Gabriel | Colton, CA | Reply | No Replies

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History to Wish it was history! - 5/6/2021
This place is the biggest county in all the United States, and it is also the biggest **** hole in the United States. It is a historical place with a tremendous story to... Read More

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No No No - 6/25/2018
While I do believe the average housing price is slightly off (it is listed at $229,000, but it's actually more like $250,000), San Bernardino is still one of the most... Read More

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