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Crime & Safety in Santa Maria, CA

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

Santa Maria has a violent crime rate of 427 per 100,000 residents, 12% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 236.2 per 100,000, robbery at 144.8, rape at 42.8. The murder rate is 2.9 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,960 per 100,000, 51% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,454, burglary at 647, vehicle theft at 858 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 36 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 364 federally declared disasters. Overall, Santa Maria receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent426.7/100K
12% above US avg
Murder2.9/100K
54% below US avg
Rape42.8/100K
Robbery144.8/100K
Assault236.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,959.6/100K
51% above US avg
Burglary647.3/100K
Theft1,454.1/100K
Vehicle Theft858.2/100K
Arson10.7/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)36
FEMA Disasters364

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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