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Is Albany, California Safe?

Population 19,195 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Albany faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 84% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,375 per 100K.

Albany Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAlbanyCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate411.1333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2280.62099.21,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate275.0--268.2
Theft Rate1375.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate574.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

269.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

411/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2281/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Albany

Violent crime in Albany is close to the national average. The rate of 411.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2280.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,375 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Albany Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault275
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery63
0100% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary292
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,375
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft574
01.8x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Albany Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Albany
411.1
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Albany
2280.6
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Albany Safety

Is Albany safe?
Not especially. Albany earns a D with a crime rate of 269.2 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 Albany?
269.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 411.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2280.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Albany safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Albany's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,375 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Albany?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Albany generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Albany police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Albany?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Albany's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Albany compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Albany ranks behind about 80% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Albany to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Albany?
Bad. A D grade and 269.2 per-thousand rate put Albany below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 411 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Albany?
411.1 per 100,000, which is 13% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (275), robbery (63), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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