Crime & Safety in San Rafael, CA

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

San Rafael has a violent crime rate of 564 per 100,000 residents, 48% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 359.1 per 100,000, robbery at 149.1, rape at 54.2. The murder rate is 1.7 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,492 per 100,000, 27% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,777, burglary at 264, vehicle theft at 423 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 43 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, San Rafael receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent564.1/100K
48% above US avg
Murder1.7/100K
73% below US avg
Rape54.2/100K
Robbery149.1/100K
Assault359.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,491.7/100K
27% above US avg
Burglary264.2/100K
Theft1,776.9/100K
Vehicle Theft423.5/100K
Arson27.1/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)43

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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