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Is Brentwood, California Safe?

Population 66,607 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Brentwood has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 268.1 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,926 per 100K.

Brentwood Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBrentwoodCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate300.5333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2380.62099.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate204.0--268.2
Theft Rate1926.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate501.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

268.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

301/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2381/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Brentwood

Violent crime in Brentwood is below the national average. The rate of 300.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2380.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,926 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Brentwood Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault204
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery34
054% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary446
01.7x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,926
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft501
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Brentwood Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Brentwood
300.5
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Brentwood
2380.6
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Brentwood Safety

Is Brentwood safe?
Not especially. Brentwood earns a D with a crime rate of 268.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Brentwood?
268.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 300.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2380.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Brentwood safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Brentwood's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,926 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Brentwood?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Brentwood generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Brentwood police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Brentwood?
Crime rates have held steady in Brentwood, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Brentwood compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Brentwood ranks behind about 91% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Brentwood to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Brentwood?
Bad. A D grade and 268.1 per-thousand rate put Brentwood below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 301 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Brentwood?
300.5 per 100,000, which is 17% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (204), robbery (34), and murder (6.0) 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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