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Is Citrus Heights, California Safe?

Population 86,348 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Citrus Heights earns a D+ safety grade with 244.3 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs below the national average, putting the city behind 76% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,715 per 100K.

Citrus Heights Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCitrus HeightsCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate307.2333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2135.92099.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate175.0--268.2
Theft Rate1715.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate413.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

244.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

307/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2136/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Citrus Heights

Violent crime in Citrus Heights is below the national average. The rate of 307.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2135.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,715 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Citrus Heights Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault175
065% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary268
099% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,715
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft413
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Citrus Heights Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Citrus Heights
307.2
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Citrus Heights
2135.9
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Citrus Heights Safety

Is Citrus Heights safe?
Not especially. Citrus Heights earns a D+ with a crime rate of 244.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Citrus Heights?
244.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 307.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2135.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Citrus Heights safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Citrus Heights's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,715 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Citrus Heights?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Citrus Heights generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Citrus Heights police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Citrus Heights?
No. Crime in Citrus Heights has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Citrus Heights compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Citrus Heights ranks behind about 74% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Citrus Heights to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Citrus Heights?
Bad. A D+ grade and 244.3 per-thousand rate put Citrus Heights below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 307 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Citrus Heights?
307.2 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (175), robbery (45), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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