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Crime & Safety in Watsonville, CA

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

Watsonville has a violent crime rate of 604 per 100,000 residents, 59% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 436.8 per 100,000, robbery at 97.7, rape at 68.2. The murder rate is 1.8 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,790 per 100,000, 9% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,085, burglary at 273, vehicle theft at 431 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 18 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Watsonville receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent604.5/100K
59% above US avg
Murder1.8/100K
71% below US avg
Rape68.2/100K
Robbery97.7/100K
Assault436.8/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,789.5/100K
9% below US avg
Burglary272.8/100K
Theft1,085.5/100K
Vehicle Theft431.3/100K
Arson14.7/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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