Is Chula Vista or Peoria Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Peoria is safer than Chula Vista (Safety Score 58/100 vs 56/100), with a total crime rate of 1,463 per 100,000 versus 1,508 for Chula Vista — 3% lower. Chula Vista has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Peoria has a 70% lower rate.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Chula Vista | Peoria | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,508.2 | 1,463.3 | +44.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 375.8 | 258.1 | +117.6 |
| Murder Rate | 1.1 | 1.5 | -0.4 |
| Rape Rate | 19.4 | 43.3 | -23.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 82.2 | 24.4 | +57.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 273.2 | 185.5 | +87.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,132.4 | 1,205.1 | -72.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 134.4 | 150.7 | -16.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 666.4 | 906.7 | -240.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 331.6 | 147.7 | +183.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chula Vista or Peoria safer?
Peoria is safer with a total crime rate of 1,463 per 100K vs 1,508 for Chula Vista — a 3% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Chula Vista has a violent crime rate of 375.8 per 100K while Peoria has 258.1. Peoria has lower violent crime.
About Chula Vista, CA
Chula Vista, "beautiful view" in Spanish, is San Diego County's second-largest city. It's home to the Olympic Training Center and sits just north of the Mexican border, reflecting a vibrant binational culture. With a safety score of 56/100 and a population coverage of 273,843, Chula Vista has a total crime rate of 1,508.2 per 100,000 residents.
About Peoria, AZ
Peoria, Arizona, a Phoenix suburb incorporated in 1954, spans both Maricopa and Yavapai counties. This growing city in the Sonoran Desert is home to Lake Pleasant Regional Park, a popular recreation spot. With a safety score of 58/100 and a population coverage of 201,056, Peoria has a total crime rate of 1,463.3 per 100,000 residents.