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Crime & Safety in Arcata, CA

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Arcata has a violent crime rate of 393 per 100,000 residents, 3% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 234.6 per 100,000, robbery at 87.3, rape at 65.5. The murder rate is 5.5 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,300 per 100,000, 68% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,318, burglary at 666, vehicle theft at 316 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 24 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Arcata receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Arcata vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent392.8/100K
3% above US avg
Murder5.5/100K
13% below US avg
Rape65.5/100K
Robbery87.3/100K
Assault234.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,300.2/100K
68% above US avg
Burglary665.5/100K
Theft2,318.4/100K
Vehicle Theft316.4/100K
Arson114.6/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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