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Crime & Safety in San Jose, CA

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

San Jose has a violent crime rate of 438 per 100,000 residents, 15% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 242.0 per 100,000, robbery at 128.8, rape at 64.5. The murder rate is 3.1 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,420 per 100,000, 23% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,435, burglary at 396, vehicle theft at 589 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 108 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, San Jose receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent438.4/100K
15% above US avg
Murder3.1/100K
51% below US avg
Rape64.5/100K
Robbery128.8/100K
Assault242.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,419.6/100K
23% above US avg
Burglary395.6/100K
Theft1,435.0/100K
Vehicle Theft589.0/100K
Arson13.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)108

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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