Murrieta, CA Crime


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Located in southern California, Murrieta is a suburban city known for its low crime rates. However, according to recent statistics, the city has a violent crime rate of 8.5, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. This means that Murrieta has a relatively safe environment compared to other cities in the United States. Additionally, the property crime rate in Murrieta is 23.7, also below the national average of 35.4. As someone who lives in Murrieta, I feel fortunate to reside in a community with such low levels of crime. It gives me a sense of security and peace of mind knowing that my city prioritizes safety and has effective measures in place to prevent crime.

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

Murrieta violent crime is 8.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Murrieta property crime is 23.7. (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
Murrieta, CA Crime History
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Reviews for Murrieta
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Paul · 
Over 2 years ago

Very expensive to rent here. Many apartments in Murrieta charge as much as $2,300 for a single bedroom. But this is California, so maybe it’s cheaper than LA or Orange  More

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I moved here for my wife's job. It's a cookie cutter middle class community that costs 2-3 times as much as Texas. Homes aren't custom. They are tract homes on small  More

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George · 

A great place to live and raise a family. It’s a quintessential bedroom community. Very safe. Violent crime is a rarity here. Property crime is very low here too.  More

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