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Is Atwater, California Safe?

Population 32,133 · Safer than 14% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Atwater has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D- safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 275.8 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,794 per 100K.

Atwater Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAtwaterCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate353.0333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2404.62099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate209.0--268.2
Theft Rate1794.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate455.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

275.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

353/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2405/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Atwater

Violent crime in Atwater is close to the national average. The rate of 353.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2404.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,794 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Atwater Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault209
078% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery39
062% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary384
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,794
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft455
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Atwater Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Atwater
353.0
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Atwater
2404.6
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Atwater Safety

Is Atwater safe?
Not especially. Atwater earns a D- with a crime rate of 275.8 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 Atwater?
275.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 353.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2404.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Atwater safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Atwater's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,794 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Atwater?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Atwater generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Atwater police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Atwater?
No. Crime in Atwater has been trending down, which is good news for the D--rated city.
How does Atwater compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Atwater ranks behind about 85% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Atwater to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Atwater?
Bad. A D- grade and 275.8 per-thousand rate put Atwater below 86% of US cities. Violent crime at 353 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Atwater?
353.0 per 100,000, which is 3% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (209), robbery (39), and murder (5.0) 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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