Crime & Safety in Sacramento, CA

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

Sacramento has a violent crime rate of 757 per 100,000 residents, 99% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 521.4 per 100,000, robbery at 192.3, rape at 34.4. The murder rate is 8.5 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,615 per 100,000, 33% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,627, burglary at 447, vehicle theft at 512 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 204 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Sacramento receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent756.6/100K
99% above US avg
Murder8.5/100K
36% above US avg
Rape34.4/100K
Robbery192.3/100K
Assault521.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,615.3/100K
33% above US avg
Burglary447.0/100K
Theft1,626.6/100K
Vehicle Theft512.3/100K
Arson29.4/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)204

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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