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Is Carpinteria, California Safe?

Population 12,734 · Safer than 39% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Carpinteria is a smaller community of 12,734 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 204.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,406 per 100K.

Carpinteria Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCarpinteriaCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate342.4333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1700.62099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate258.0--268.2
Theft Rate1406.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate249.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

204.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

342/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1701/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Carpinteria

Violent crime in Carpinteria is close to the national average. The rate of 342.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1700.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,406 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Carpinteria Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault258
096% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary237
088% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,406
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft249
078% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Carpinteria Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Carpinteria
342.4
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Carpinteria
1700.6
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Carpinteria Safety

Is Carpinteria safe?
Not especially. Carpinteria earns a C with a crime rate of 204.3 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 Carpinteria?
204.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 342.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1700.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Carpinteria safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Carpinteria has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Carpinteria?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Carpinteria generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Carpinteria police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Carpinteria?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Carpinteria's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Carpinteria compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Carpinteria ranks behind about 60% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Carpinteria to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Carpinteria?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 39th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Carpinteria?
342.4 per 100,000, which is 6% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (258), robbery (53), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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