Poway, California has a lower crime rate compared to the national average. According to recent data, the violent crime rate in Poway is 12, while the national average is 22.7. This means that Poway is a relatively safe community in terms of violent crime. However, property crime in Poway is slightly higher at 21.7, compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that residents of Poway should still exercise caution and take measures to protect their belongings. In general, Poway has a lower crime rate than the rest of the country, making it a desirable and safe place to live.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Poway violent crime is 12.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Poway property crime is 21.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.