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Is Auburn, California Safe?

Population 13,847 · Safer than 39% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 13,847, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Auburn earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,165 per 100K.

Auburn Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAuburnCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate396.2333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1655.62099.21,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate300.0--268.2
Theft Rate1165.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate381.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

205.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

396/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1656/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Auburn

Violent crime in Auburn is close to the national average. The rate of 396.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1655.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,165 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Auburn Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault300
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery78
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary270
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,165
083% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft381
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Auburn Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Auburn
396.2
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Auburn
1655.6
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Auburn Safety

Is Auburn safe?
Not especially. Auburn earns a C with a crime rate of 205.2 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 Auburn?
205.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 396.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1655.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Auburn safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Auburn 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 Auburn?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Auburn generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Auburn police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Auburn?
Crime rates have held steady in Auburn, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Auburn compare to other cities in California?
Middle of the pack for California. Auburn isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 49th percentile among California cities.
How safe is Auburn to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Auburn?
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 Auburn?
396.2 per 100,000, which is 9% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (300), robbery (78), 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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