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Is Arroyo Grande, California Safe?

Population 18,123 · Safer than 39% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 18,123, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Arroyo Grande earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,400 per 100K.

Arroyo Grande Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricArroyo GrandeCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate407.4333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1651.12099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate241.0--268.2
Theft Rate1400.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate198.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

205.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

407/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1651/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Arroyo Grande

Violent crime in Arroyo Grande is close to the national average. The rate of 407.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1651.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,400 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Arroyo Grande Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault241
090% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery64
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary302
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,400
0100% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft198
062% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Arroyo Grande Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Arroyo Grande
407.4
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Arroyo Grande
1651.1
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Arroyo Grande Safety

Is Arroyo Grande safe?
Not especially. Arroyo Grande earns a C with a crime rate of 205.9 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 Arroyo Grande?
205.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 407.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1651.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Arroyo Grande safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Arroyo Grande has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Arroyo Grande?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Arroyo Grande generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Arroyo Grande police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Arroyo Grande?
No. Crime in Arroyo Grande has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Arroyo Grande compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Arroyo Grande ranks behind about 63% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Arroyo Grande to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Arroyo Grande?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 39th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Arroyo Grande?
407.4 per 100,000, which is 12% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (241), robbery (64), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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