Is Bakersfield or Reno Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Reno is safer than Bakersfield (Safety Score 20/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 2,975 per 100,000 versus 3,026 for Bakersfield — 2% lower. Bakersfield has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Reno has a 25% lower rate.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Bakersfield | Reno | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,026.1 | 2,975.1 | +51.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 556.3 | 530.0 | +26.4 |
| Murder Rate | 6.7 | 8.3 | -1.5 |
| Rape Rate | 40.9 | 69.0 | -28.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 125.7 | 94.5 | +31.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 381.4 | 357.9 | +23.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,469.7 | 2,445.1 | +24.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 537.6 | 312.2 | +225.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,259.0 | 1,784.7 | -525.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 673.1 | 348.2 | +325.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bakersfield or Reno safer?
Reno is safer with a total crime rate of 2,975 per 100K vs 3,026 for Bakersfield — a 2% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Bakersfield has a violent crime rate of 556.3 per 100K while Reno has 530.0. Reno has lower violent crime.
About Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield, a city in California's Central Valley, is known for its country music heritage, the "Bakersfield Sound." It is a major agricultural and oil-producing region, with a diverse population of over 400,000 residents. With a safety score of 19/100 and a population coverage of 416,120, Bakersfield has a total crime rate of 3,026.1 per 100,000 residents.
About Reno, NV
Nestled in the high desert at the foot of the Sierra Nevada, Reno, Nevada, is famously "The Biggest Little City in the World." This city of just over a quarter-million residents was once the nation's divorce capital due to its lenient laws. With a safety score of 20/100 and a population coverage of 278,313, Reno has a total crime rate of 2,975.1 per 100,000 residents.