Nipomo, CA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

Total crime NAT. AVG.

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

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.

Nipomo crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Nipomo crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Nipomo crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Nipomo crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Nipomo_{/100k people}	California_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	2,164 (estimate)	2,834	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	5.0	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	36.4	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	128.3	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	338.6	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	388 (estimate)	508	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	347.4	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,466.0	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	512.2	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	1,776 (estimate)	2,326	1,917

Nipomo crime map

The Nipomo crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Nipomo 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 Nipomo crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Nipomo 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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Crime Quick Facts

Nipomo crime rates are 5% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Nipomo are 7% higher than the national average
In Nipomo you have a 1 in 47 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Nipomo is safer than 16% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Nipomo has decreased by 19%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Nipomo

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Nipomo is 1 in 258

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Nipomo is 1 in 57

The chance of being a victim of crime in Nipomo is 1 in 47

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

Nipomo police department

Item	Nipomo	California	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	51,506	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	3.6	3.3

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}
Los Ranchos, CA	1,675	71	326	398
Avila Beach, CA	1,455	71	326	398
Woodlands, CA	2,331	80	365	445
Callender, CA	1,638	101	464	565
Guadalupe, CA	7,654	134	806	940
Blacklake, CA	797	205	940	1,145
Edna, CA	408	205	940	1,145
Nipomo, CA	18,182	388	1,776	2,164

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Maumelle, AR	18,193	227	1,128	1,355
Newburyport, MA	18,197	122	486	608
Burlington, KY	18,203	146	1,008	1,154
Pecan Grove, TX	18,204	166	913	1,079
Somerset, MA	18,160	159	912	1,071
Nipomo, CA	18,182	388	1,776	2,164

Source: The Nipomo, 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.

Nipomo, CA Crime Rates