Crime & Safety in Sunnyvale, CA

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

Sunnyvale has a violent crime rate of 247 per 100,000 residents, 35% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 160.4 per 100,000, robbery at 57.7, rape at 27.8. The murder rate is 0.7 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,949 per 100,000, 1% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,333, burglary at 307, vehicle theft at 287 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 43 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Sunnyvale receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent246.5/100K
35% below US avg
Murder0.7/100K
90% below US avg
Rape27.8/100K
Robbery57.7/100K
Assault160.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,949.1/100K
1% below US avg
Burglary306.8/100K
Theft1,332.7/100K
Vehicle Theft287.0/100K
Arson22.5/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)43

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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