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Is Antioch, California Safe?

Population 118,958 · Safer than 13% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate above the national average, Antioch faces real safety challenges. It earns a D- grade and ranks below 87% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,480 per 100K.

Antioch Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAntiochCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate445.5333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2352.52099.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate281.0--268.2
Theft Rate1480.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate392.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

279.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

446/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2353/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Antioch

Violent crime in Antioch is above the national average. The rate of 445.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2352.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,480 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Antioch Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault281
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary270
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,480
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft392
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Antioch Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Antioch
445.5
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Antioch
2352.5
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Antioch Safety

Is Antioch safe?
Not especially. Antioch earns a D- with a crime rate of 279.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Antioch?
279.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 445.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2352.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Antioch safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Antioch's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,480 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Antioch?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Antioch generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Antioch police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Antioch?
No. Crime in Antioch has been trending down, which is good news for the D--rated city.
How does Antioch compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Antioch ranks behind about 84% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Antioch to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Antioch?
Bad. A D- grade and 279.8 per-thousand rate put Antioch below 87% of US cities. Violent crime at 446 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Antioch?
445.5 per 100,000, which is 22% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (281), robbery (50), and murder (6.0) 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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