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Is Alameda, California Safe?

Population 76,876 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Alameda, California sits below average for US cities. The C grade comes from a 217.5 crime rate per 1,000 and violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,348 per 100K.

Alameda Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAlamedaCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate358.5333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1816.92099.21,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate288.0--268.2
Theft Rate1348.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate345.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

217.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

359/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1817/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Alameda

Violent crime in Alameda is close to the national average. The rate of 358.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1816.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,348 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Alameda Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault288
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary315
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,348
096% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft345
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Alameda Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Alameda
358.5
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Alameda
1816.9
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Alameda Safety

Is Alameda safe?
Not especially. Alameda earns a C with a crime rate of 217.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Alameda?
217.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 358.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1816.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Alameda safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Alameda's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,348 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Alameda?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Alameda generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Alameda police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Alameda?
No. Crime in Alameda has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Alameda compare to other cities in California?
Middle of the pack for California. Alameda isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 43th percentile among California cities.
How safe is Alameda to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Alameda?
Bad. A C grade and 217.5 per-thousand rate put Alameda below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 359 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Alameda?
358.5 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (288), robbery (42), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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