Bakersfield, CA Crime


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Bakersfield, CA has unfortunately been plagued with high levels of crime in recent years. According to background information, the city's violent crime rate is at 24, which is slightly above the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Bakersfield are at a higher risk of experiencing violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. The property crime rate in Bakersfield is even more concerning, at 60 compared to the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. It is important for individuals living in or visiting Bakersfield to be aware of these statistics and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety. The city has been working to address these issues and reduce crime rates, but it is still important to be vigilant and aware of your surroundings.

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

Bakersfield violent crime is 24.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Bakersfield property crime is 60.0. (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
Bakersfield, CA Crime History
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I am a millennial, born and raised here. As someone who wrestled with staying for years, there are a lot of valid reasons to not come to Bakersfield. Air quality, summer  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have lived here all of my life. 40+ years. It used to be fun and kinda safe but now it is so scary to go outside. We are literally a homeless dumping ground and there  More

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I moved here from Seattle 25 years ago, when it had a population of 200,000, and practically the only place to get coffee was a place called “Duke’s Ranch”. Why did I  More

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