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Is Campbell, California Safe?

Population 42,490 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 42,490, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Campbell earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,333 per 100K.

Campbell Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCampbellCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate409.2333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2053.32099.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate342.0--268.2
Theft Rate1333.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate476.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

246.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

409/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2053/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Campbell

Violent crime in Campbell is close to the national average. The rate of 409.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2053.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,333 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 342 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Campbell Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault342
01.3x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery67
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary326
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,333
095% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft476
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Campbell Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Campbell
409.2
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Campbell
2053.3
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Campbell Safety

Is Campbell safe?
Not especially. Campbell earns a D+ with a crime rate of 246.2 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 Campbell?
246.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 409.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2053.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Campbell safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Campbell's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,333 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Campbell?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Campbell generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Campbell police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Campbell?
No. Crime in Campbell has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Campbell compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Campbell ranks behind about 69% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Campbell 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 Campbell?
Bad. A D+ grade and 246.2 per-thousand rate put Campbell below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 409 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Campbell?
409.2 per 100,000, which is 12% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (342), robbery (67), 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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