Fontana, CA Crime Rates & Map

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32%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

22%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

34%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Fontana_{/100k people}	California_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	3,349	n/a (estimate)	1,574	2,843	2,324
Murder	3	n/a	1.4	5.7	6.3
Rape	75	n/a	35.3	37.4	40.0
Robbery	180	n/a	84.6	123.5	66.1
Assault	353	n/a	165.9	332.8	268.2
Violent crime	611	n/a (estimate)	287	500	370
Burglary	445	n/a	209.2	371.9	269.8
Theft	1,688	n/a	793.5	1,499.3	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	605	n/a	284.4	471.9	282.7
Property crime	2,738	n/a (estimate)	1,287	2,343	1,954

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Crime Quick Facts

Fontana crime rates are 32% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Fontana are 22% lower than the national average
In Fontana you have a 1 in 64 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Fontana is safer than 44% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Fontana has increased by 8%

Fontana crime map

The Fontana crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Fontana as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Fontana crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Fontana crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Daily Crime In Fontana (per 100,000 people)

The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Fontana, CA per 100,000 people. In Fontana, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 1.81 times less than the California average and 1.48 times less than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Fontana is 1.74 times less than the California average and 1.29 times less than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Fontana has a daily crime rate that is 1.82 times less than the California average and 1.52 times less than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is Fontana (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Fontana in comparison to other California communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Fontana safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Fontana being safer than 59% of cities in California and 44% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking California cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Fontana. In conclusion, Fontana ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Fontana

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Fontana is 1 in 349

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Fontana is 1 in 78

The chance of being a victim of crime in Fontana is 1 in 64

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Fontana? If you reside in Fontana, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 349. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 78 change that you will become a victim of a property crime. These sorts of crimes against personal property include: burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in Fontana, is 1 in 64.

Year Over Year Crime In Fontana (per 100,000 people)

A good indicator of whether Fontana is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in Fontana has decreased by 7%, while the property crime rate in Fontana has increased by 11% year over year. The number of total crimes in Fontana has increased by 8% year over year.

Fontana police department

Item	Fontana	California	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	264	51,506	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.3	3.6	3.3

There are a total of 264 Fontana police officers. This results in 1.3 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 63.6% less than the California average and 59.6% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in California

State	Total offenders	California_/100K	National_/100K
California	79,891	232	266

There are a total of 79,891 sex offenders in California. This yields a total of 232 sex offenders in California per 100,000 residents which is 13% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
San Antonio Heights, CA	3,113	95	446	542
Lytle Creek, CA	656	224	1,052	1,276
Eastvale, CA	65,766	133	1,693	1,827
Highland, CA	55,339	727	1,322	2,049
Rancho Cucamonga, CA	178,060	370	2,018	2,389
Upland, CA	77,348	346	2,047	2,393
Moreno Valley, CA	208,751	370	2,041	2,410
Fontana, CA	212,704	287	1,287	1,574

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Santa Clarita, CA	212,519	163	1,091	1,254
Fayetteville, NC	211,201	978	3,457	4,435
Birmingham, AL	210,928	1,682	4,173	5,854
Modesto, CA	214,485	762	2,403	3,165
Enterprise, NV	214,591	418	2,191	2,609
Fontana, CA	212,704	287	1,287	1,574

Source: The Fontana, CA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.