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Is Atascadero, California Safe?

Population 29,464 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Atascadero runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 82% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,433 per 100K.

Atascadero Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAtascaderoCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate364.1333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2266.62099.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate261.0--268.2
Theft Rate1433.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate456.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

263.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

364/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2267/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Atascadero

Violent crime in Atascadero is close to the national average. The rate of 364.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2266.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,433 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Atascadero Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault261
097% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery80
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary403
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,433
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft456
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Atascadero Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Atascadero
364.1
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Atascadero
2266.6
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Atascadero Safety

Is Atascadero safe?
Not especially. Atascadero earns a D with a crime rate of 263.1 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 Atascadero?
263.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 364.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2266.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Atascadero safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Atascadero's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,433 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Atascadero?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Atascadero generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Atascadero police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Atascadero?
No. Crime in Atascadero has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Atascadero compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Atascadero ranks behind about 76% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Atascadero 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 Atascadero?
Bad. A D grade and 263.1 per-thousand rate put Atascadero below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 364 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Atascadero?
364.1 per 100,000, which is 0% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (261), robbery (80), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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