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Is American Canyon, California Safe?

Population 22,773 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

American Canyon is a smaller community of 22,773 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 242.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,485 per 100K.

American Canyon Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAmerican CanyonCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate324.3333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2103.22099.21,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate269.0--268.2
Theft Rate1485.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate364.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

242.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

324/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2103/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for American Canyon

Violent crime in American Canyon is close to the national average. The rate of 324.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2103.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,485 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

American Canyon Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault269
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery56
088% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary351
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,485
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft364
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How American Canyon Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

American Canyon
324.3
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

American Canyon
2103.2
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About American Canyon Safety

Is American Canyon safe?
Not especially. American Canyon earns a D+ with a crime rate of 242.8 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 American Canyon?
242.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 324.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2103.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is American Canyon safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. American Canyon's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,485 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in American Canyon?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in American Canyon generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the American Canyon police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in American Canyon?
Crime rates have held steady in American Canyon, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does American Canyon compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. American Canyon ranks behind about 78% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is American Canyon to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in American Canyon?
Bad. A D+ grade and 242.8 per-thousand rate put American Canyon below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 324 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in American Canyon?
324.3 per 100,000, which is 11% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (269), robbery (56), and murder (4.0) 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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