Moving from Chico, CA to Yakima, WA?
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Is Chico or Yakima Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Yakima is safer than Chico (Safety Score 27/100 vs 27/100), with a total crime rate of 2,590 per 100,000 versus 2,599 for Chico — 0% lower. Chico has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Chico has a 87% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Chico, CA?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Chico | Yakima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,599.4 | 2,589.9 | +9.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 701.2 | 545.3 | +155.9 |
| Murder Rate | 2.0 | 15.5 | -13.5 |
| Rape Rate | 137.9 | 37.3 | +100.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 82.3 | 59.0 | +23.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 477.0 | 432.5 | +44.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,898.2 | 2,044.6 | -146.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 208.3 | 354.9 | -146.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,486.7 | 1,411.3 | +75.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 203.3 | 278.3 | -75.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Chico, CA to Yakima, WA?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chico or Yakima safer?
Yakima is safer with a total crime rate of 2,590 per 100K vs 2,599 for Chico — a 0% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Chico has a violent crime rate of 701.2 per 100K while Yakima has 545.3. Yakima has lower violent crime.
About Chico, CA
Chico, home to California State University, Chico, is a city in the Sacramento Valley. It boasts Bidwell Park, one of the largest municipal parks in the United States. The city's population is around 100,000. With a safety score of 27/100 and a population coverage of 100,831, Chico has a total crime rate of 2,599.4 per 100,000 residents.
About Yakima, WA
Yakima, nestled in a valley east of the Cascade Mountains, is known for its agricultural abundance, particularly apples. This city of roughly 97,000 residents is a hub for the surrounding fertile farmlands. With a safety score of 27/100 and a population coverage of 96,646, Yakima has a total crime rate of 2,589.9 per 100,000 residents.