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Is Burlingame, California Safe?

Population 31,929 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Burlingame 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 262 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,709 per 100K.

Burlingame Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBurlingameCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate277.4333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2342.22099.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate224.0--268.2
Theft Rate1709.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate595.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

262 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

277/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2342/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Burlingame

Violent crime in Burlingame is below the national average. The rate of 277.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2342.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,709 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Burlingame Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault224
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery37
058% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary303
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,709
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft595
01.9x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Burlingame Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Burlingame
277.4
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Burlingame
2342.2
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Burlingame Safety

Is Burlingame safe?
Not especially. Burlingame earns a D with a crime rate of 262 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Burlingame?
262 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 277.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2342.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Burlingame safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Burlingame's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,709 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Burlingame?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Burlingame generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Burlingame police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Burlingame?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Burlingame's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Burlingame compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Burlingame ranks behind about 80% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Burlingame to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Burlingame?
Bad. A D grade and 262 per-thousand rate put Burlingame below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 277 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Burlingame?
277.4 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (224), robbery (37), and murder (3.0) 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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