Violent crime
896 per 100,000 residents, per year
2,021 reported in the 12 months to Aug 2026
+3% vs. the previous 12 months
Data through August 2026, San Bernardino Police Department
Crime in San Bernardino, CA
The violent crime rate in San Bernardino is 896 per 100,000 residents per year over the 12 months to August 2026, 105% above the average of the 302 cities and county areas we cover. That is +3% compared with the previous 12 months.
The numbers
12 months to Aug 2026Property crime
2,208 per 100,000 residents, per year
4,979 reported in the 12 months to Aug 2026
−16% vs. the previous 12 months
All reported
3,105 per 100,000 residents, per year
7,000 reported in the 12 months to Aug 2026
Annual rates: reported incidents over the last 12 months per 100,000 residents (population 225,448, U.S. Census).
What counts as violent and property crime
Counted the FBI's way, the same for every city: violent crime is homicide, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property crime is burglary, theft, vehicle theft and arson. Simple assault is not counted as violent. How we count
Where San Bernardino sits among covered places
violent, per 100k, per year896
San Bernardino has the 25th-highest rate of the 302 cities and county areas on this site, higher than 277 of the other 301.
Carmel 51avg 437Detroit 1,632
The ring is San Bernardino; the tick is the average of all 302 cities and county areas.
| Place | Violent per 100k | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | 1,016 | 20 |
| Anchorage, AK | 1,015 | 21 |
| Minneapolis, MN | 1,011 | 22 |
| Stockton, CA | 968 | 23 |
| Springfield, MA | 932 | 24 |
| San Bernardino, CA | 896 | 25 |
| Kansas City, KS | 886 | 26 |
| Topeka, KS | 882 | 27 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 866 | 28 |
| Fort Smith, AR | 851 | 29 |
| Tulsa, OK | 841 | 30 |
The places closest to San Bernardino in the ranking, highest rate first. See all 302 cities and county areas
San Bernardino crime map
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SaferHigher rateViolent crimes per 100,000 residents per year, for each whole city. The colors are not crime locations.
The FBI publishes citywide totals from San Bernardino Police Department, not where each crime happened, so this map fills San Bernardino and the 8 covered cities around it with each one’s whole-city rate instead of plotting crimes.
For where incidents happened, San Bernardino Police Department publishes its own map of recent incidents on CrimeMapping.com; it is linked under Official map.
Of the 8 covered cities nearest San Bernardino, all 8 have a lower violent crime rate. The closest is Fontana, CA, 10 miles away.
| Place | Violent per 100k | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino, CA | 896 | |
| Fontana, CA | 232 | 10 mi |
| Riverside, CA | 568 | 15 mi |
| Moreno Valley, CA | 435 | 16 mi |
| Anaheim, CA | 546 | 33 mi |
| Irvine, CA | 75 | 42 mi |
| Santa Ana, CA | 310 | 44 mi |
| Huntington Beach, CA | 182 | 51 mi |
| Glendale, CA | 215 | 54 mi |
About the colors and distances
Colors use the same scale as the rest of the site, from the lowest to the highest violent crime rate among the 302 cities and county areas we cover. City outlines from the U.S. Census Bureau. Distances are straight-line, between city centers.
Reported crime by type
12 months to Aug 2026- RobberyTaking property by force or threatViolent, 449 reported199−4% vs. a year ago
- HomicideViolent, 23 reported10−15% vs. a year ago
- TheftShoplifting, pickpocketing and other theft without force or entryProperty, 2,051 reported910no year-ago month
- Theft from vehiclesItems or parts taken from a vehicle, break-ins includedProperty, 1,144 reported507no year-ago month
- Vehicle theftProperty, 1,078 reported478−22% vs. a year ago
- BurglaryEntering a home or business to stealProperty, 652 reported289−25% vs. a year ago
See the table
| Offense | Reported | Per 100k | vs. previous month | vs. a year earlier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RobberyViolent | 449 | 199 | — | −4% |
| HomicideViolent | 23 | 10 | — | −15% |
| TheftProperty | 2,051 | 910 | — | — |
| Theft from vehiclesProperty | 1,144 | 507 | — | — |
| Vehicle theftProperty | 1,078 | 478 | — | −22% |
| BurglaryProperty | 652 | 289 | — | −25% |
About these categories
Homicide, robbery, burglary, theft and vehicle theft come from the same reports San Bernardino Police Department sends the FBI. Theft from vehicles is NIBRS codes 23F and 23G (items and parts taken from a vehicle) and theft is the rest of larceny. Robbery is part of violent crime and the others of property crime; assault and rape count in violent crime but are not listed separately, so the rows do not add up to the totals. Red means more than before, green means fewer. “Not yet” means the site does not have that month from a year earlier.
Against other places of 100,000+ residents: vehicle theft (25th highest rate of 155), robbery (8th highest rate of 152) and burglary (51st highest rate of 168).
Month by month
Sep 2025 to Aug 2026Violent crime +3%
| Month | Violent crimes | Month a year earlier | Violent crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 164 | Sep 2024 | 190 |
| Oct 2025 | 176 | Oct 2024 | 154 |
| Nov 2025 | 176 | Nov 2024 | 139 |
| Dec 2025 | 165 | Dec 2024 | 140 |
| Jan 2026 | 155 | Jan 2025 | 149 |
| Feb 2026 | 127 | Feb 2025 | 140 |
| Mar 2026 | 165 | Mar 2025 | 166 |
| Apr 2026 | 145 | Apr 2025 | 129 |
| May 2026 | 174 | May 2025 | 192 |
| Jun 2026 | 149 | Jun 2025 | 184 |
| Jul 2026 | 200 | Jul 2025 | 193 |
| Aug 2026 | 225 | Aug 2025 | 180 |
Homicides −15%
| Month | Homicides | Month a year earlier | Homicides |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 1 | Sep 2024 | 5 |
| Oct 2025 | 3 | Oct 2024 | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | 2 | Nov 2024 | 3 |
| Dec 2025 | 2 | Dec 2024 | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | 0 | Jan 2025 | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | 2 | Feb 2025 | 0 |
| Mar 2026 | 3 | Mar 2025 | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | 3 | Apr 2025 | 2 |
| May 2026 | 1 | May 2025 | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | 2 | Jun 2025 | 2 |
| Jul 2026 | 4 | Jul 2025 | 3 |
| Aug 2026 | 0 | Aug 2025 | 0 |
15 in 2026 through August, 14 in the same months of 2025. Compare with other places
Every month since Sep 2023
| Month | Violent | Property | Homicides |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | 225 | 409 | 0 |
| Jul 2026 | 200 | 380 | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | 149 | 409 | 2 |
| May 2026 | 174 | 392 | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | 145 | 396 | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | 165 | 479 | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | 127 | 357 | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | 155 | 421 | 0 |
| Dec 2025 | 165 | 411 | 2 |
| Nov 2025 | 176 | 456 | 2 |
| Oct 2025 | 176 | 463 | 3 |
| Sep 2025 | 164 | 406 | 1 |
| Aug 2025 | 180 | 477 | 0 |
| Jul 2025 | 193 | 492 | 3 |
| Jun 2025 | 184 | 462 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 192 | 425 | 1 |
| Apr 2025 | 129 | 435 | 2 |
| Mar 2025 | 166 | 534 | 2 |
| Feb 2025 | 140 | 451 | 0 |
| Jan 2025 | 149 | 532 | 4 |
| Dec 2024 | 140 | 475 | 2 |
| Nov 2024 | 139 | 468 | 3 |
| Oct 2024 | 154 | 645 | 3 |
| Sep 2024 | 190 | 532 | 5 |
| Aug 2024 | 152 | 595 | 1 |
| Jul 2024 | 202 | 521 | 2 |
| Jun 2024 | 183 | 461 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 160 | 543 | 1 |
| Apr 2024 | 206 | 507 | 2 |
| Mar 2024 | 181 | 617 | 2 |
| Feb 2024 | 153 | 538 | 2 |
| Jan 2024 | 152 | 649 | 1 |
| Dec 2023 | 162 | 584 | 3 |
| Nov 2023 | 181 | 659 | 2 |
| Oct 2023 | 195 | 730 | 3 |
| Sep 2023 | 201 | 550 | 1 |
How San Bernardino compares
per 100k, per yearSimilar size
| # | Place | Violent | Property | Residents | Data to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | San Bernardino, CA | 896 | 2,208 | 225,448 | Aug 2026 |
| 36 | Tacoma, WA | 813 | 3,545 | 230,369 | Aug 2026 |
| 41 | Salt Lake City, UT | 780 | 4,054 | 222,304 | Jul 2026 |
| 79 | Spokane, WA | 581 | 4,260 | 230,962 | Aug 2026 |
| 85 | Modesto, CA | 555 | 1,521 | 221,064 | Jul 2026 |
| 131 | Norfolk, VA | 392 | 3,357 | 230,068 | Jul 2026 |
| 212 | Fontana, CA | 232 | 1,072 | 220,837 | Jul 2026 |
| 241 | Santa Clarita, CA | 173 | 984 | 228,353 | Dec 2025 |
| 250 | Harford County, MD (Sheriff) | 151 | 556 | 221,056 | Jul 2026 |
| 290 | Fremont, CA | 81 | 1,759 | 227,635 | Aug 2026 |
The 10 places closest to San Bernardino in population, San Bernardino included, highest violent crime rate first.
Same state
| # | Place | Violent | Property | Residents | Data to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Stockton, CA | 968 | 2,240 | 325,985 | Sep 2026 |
| 25 | San Bernardino, CA | 896 | 2,208 | 225,448 | Aug 2026 |
| 60 | Sacramento, CA | 668 | 2,055 | 538,389 | Jul 2026 |
| 64 | Fresno, CA | 652 | 2,471 | 551,969 | Aug 2026 |
| 66 | Los Angeles, CA | 646 | 2,083 | 3,898,747 | Aug 2026 |
| 72 | Long Beach, CA | 621 | 2,553 | 447,317 | Dec 2025 |
| 83 | Riverside, CA | 568 | 2,056 | 325,858 | Aug 2026 |
| 85 | Modesto, CA | 555 | 1,521 | 221,064 | Jul 2026 |
| 87 | Anaheim, CA | 546 | 1,670 | 344,040 | Sep 2026 |
| 88 | Oxnard, CA | 539 | 1,289 | 200,296 | Jul 2026 |
The 10 of 24 places in California closest to San Bernardino in violent crime rate. All 24 in California
Nearby
| # | Place | Violent | Property | Residents | Data to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | San Bernardino, CA | 896 | 2,208 | 225,448 | Aug 2026 |
| 72 | Long Beach, CA | 621 | 2,553 | 447,317 | Dec 2025 |
| 83 | Riverside, CA | 568 | 2,056 | 325,858 | Aug 2026 |
| 87 | Anaheim, CA | 546 | 1,670 | 344,040 | Sep 2026 |
| 116 | Moreno Valley, CA | 435 | 1,278 | 215,203 | Aug 2026 |
| 174 | Santa Ana, CA | 310 | 1,267 | 317,439 | Jun 2026 |
| 212 | Fontana, CA | 232 | 1,072 | 220,837 | Jul 2026 |
| 228 | Glendale, CA | 215 | 1,793 | 185,849 | Jul 2026 |
| 239 | Huntington Beach, CA | 182 | 1,464 | 191,856 | Dec 2025 |
| 293 | Irvine, CA | 75 | 856 | 321,339 | Sep 2026 |
The 9 places on this site closest to San Bernardino by distance, highest violent crime rate first.
| # | Place | Violent | Property | Residents | Data to |
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Figures are what each agency reports to the FBI, over the last 12 months it has reported in full, so the months differ. See all 302 cities and county areas in the rankings
Compare San Bernardino side by side with Fremont, Santa Clarita or Modesto, or with any other place.
Other cities in California
8 closest of 23California as a whole has 417 violent crimes per 100,000 residents per year, as reported to the FBI over the 12 months to Jun 2026; San Bernardino’s rate is 115% above the state’s.
FontanaRiversideMoreno ValleyAnaheimIrvineSanta AnaHuntington BeachGlendale
Common questions
answered with the data aboveIs San Bernardino safe?
By reported violent crime, San Bernardino is well above the average of the 302 cities and county areas on this site: 896 violent crimes per 100,000 residents per year over the 12 months to August 2026, +3% versus the previous 12 months. Safety varies a lot by neighborhood, so the citywide figure is only a starting point.
Is there a crime map for San Bernardino?
Yes, from the police itself: San Bernardino Police Department publishes its own map of recent incidents on CrimeMapping.com (https://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/sanbernardino). The figures on this page come from the FBI, which receives city totals rather than locations, so CurrentCrimeMap shows how San Bernardino compares with nearby places such as Fontana, CA instead of a street-level map.
What is the crime rate in San Bernardino?
896 violent and 2,208 property crimes per 100,000 residents per year, based on 7,000 incidents reported to San Bernardino Police Department over the 12 months to August 2026. Violent crime includes 449 robberies (property taken by force or threat); property crime includes 652 burglaries, 1,144 thefts from vehicles and 2,051 other thefts.
Is crime in San Bernardino going up or down?
It is going up: violent crime +3% and property crime −16% over the last 12 months compared with the 12 months before.
How many homicides has San Bernardino had in 2026?
San Bernardino Police Department reported 15 homicides from January to August 2026, the latest month it has reported in full, against 14 in the same months of 2025. Over the 12 months to Aug 2026 the count was 23, or 10 per 100,000 residents.
Where does the data come from?
From San Bernardino Police Department, via FBI Crime Data Explorer (dataset CA0361000). We count reported incidents by month and offense type and divide by the Census population. Reported crime undercounts actual crime; see the methodology page for what the numbers leave out.
Moving to or visiting San Bernardino
12 months to August 2026- Violent crime was up 3% and property crime down 16% over the 12 months to August 2026, compared with the 12 months before.
- 23 homicides over the 12 months to August 2026, down 15% on the 12 months before.
| What most people ask about | Reported | Per 100k | vs. the 12 months before |
|---|---|---|---|
| RobberyTaking property by force or threat | 449 | 199 | −4% |
| BurglaryEntering a home or business to steal | 652 | 289 | −25% |
| Theft from vehiclesItems or parts taken from a vehicle, break-ins included | 1,144 | 507 | – |
| Vehicle theft | 1,078 | 478 | −22% |
What these numbers leave out: most crime never reaches the police. In the federal victim survey (BJS, 2024), about half of violent crimes and less than a third of property crimes were reported, and only a quarter of everyday thefts. Rates are per resident, so busy downtowns and tourist areas look worse than they are for the people who visit them.
The official source is FBI Crime Data Explorer. For what to look for, and what not to read into a rate, see how to read US crime numbers.
Source and dates
CA0361000- Source
- San Bernardino Police Department, via FBI Crime Data Explorer (dataset CA0361000)
- Latest complete month
- August 2026
- History on this site
- September 2023 to August 2026 (44 months)
- Update schedule
- San Bernardino Police Department reports monthly to the FBI under the national NIBRS standard. We refresh every morning and publish the most recent 12 months the agency has reported in full.
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- Monthly counts by offense (JSON)