Crime & Safety in San Jose, CA

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

San Jose has a violent crime rate of 611 per 100,000 residents, 61% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 388.3 per 100,000, robbery at 140.7, rape at 79.3. The murder rate is 2.7 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,640 per 100,000, 35% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,554, burglary at 429, vehicle theft at 642 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 Violent611.0/100K
61% above US avg
Murder2.7/100K
57% below US avg
Rape79.3/100K
Robbery140.7/100K
Assault388.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,640.5/100K
35% above US avg
Burglary428.6/100K
Theft1,554.4/100K
Vehicle Theft642.0/100K
Arson15.5/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)108

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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