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Is Benicia, California Safe?

Population 26,401 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Benicia is a smaller community of 26,401 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 218.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,480 per 100K.

Benicia Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBeniciaCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate407.2333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1774.92099.21,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate320.0--268.2
Theft Rate1480.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate208.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

218.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

407/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1775/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Benicia

Violent crime in Benicia is close to the national average. The rate of 407.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1774.9 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.

Assault is notable at 320 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Benicia Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault320
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery57
090% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary230
085% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,480
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft208
065% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Benicia Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Benicia
407.2
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Benicia
1774.9
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Benicia Safety

Is Benicia safe?
Not especially. Benicia earns a C with a crime rate of 218.2 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 Benicia?
218.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 407.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1774.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Benicia safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Benicia's C 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 Benicia?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Benicia generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Benicia police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Benicia?
No. Crime in Benicia has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Benicia compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Benicia ranks behind about 72% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Benicia 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 Benicia?
Bad. A C grade and 218.2 per-thousand rate put Benicia below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 407 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Benicia?
407.2 per 100,000, which is 12% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (320), robbery (57), and murder (8.0) 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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