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Is Calabasas, California Safe?

Population 22,027 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 22,027, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Calabasas earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,224 per 100K.

Calabasas Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCalabasasCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate376.4333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1832.72099.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate302.0--268.2
Theft Rate1224.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate428.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

220.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

376/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1833/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Calabasas

Violent crime in Calabasas is close to the national average. The rate of 376.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1832.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,224 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 302 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Calabasas Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault302
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery63
0100% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary273
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,224
087% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft428
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Calabasas Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Calabasas
376.4
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Calabasas
1832.7
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Calabasas Safety

Is Calabasas safe?
Not especially. Calabasas earns a C with a crime rate of 220.9 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 Calabasas?
220.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 376.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1832.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Calabasas safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Calabasas's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,224 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Calabasas?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Calabasas generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Calabasas police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Calabasas?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Calabasas's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Calabasas compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Calabasas ranks behind about 67% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Calabasas to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Calabasas?
Bad. A C grade and 220.9 per-thousand rate put Calabasas below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 376 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Calabasas?
376.4 per 100,000, which is 3% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (302), robbery (63), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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