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Is Clayton, California Safe?

Population 10,842 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Clayton has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 262.8 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,726 per 100K.

Clayton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricClaytonCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate384.1333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2244.02099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate275.0--268.2
Theft Rate1726.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate266.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

262.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

384/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2244/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Clayton

Violent crime in Clayton is close to the national average. The rate of 384.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2244.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,726 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Clayton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault275
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery43
068% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary344
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,726
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft266
084% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Clayton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Clayton
384.1
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Clayton
2244.0
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Clayton Safety

Is Clayton safe?
Not especially. Clayton earns a D with a crime rate of 262.8 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 Clayton?
262.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 384.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2244.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Clayton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Clayton's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,726 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Clayton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Clayton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Clayton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Clayton?
Crime rates have held steady in Clayton, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Clayton compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Clayton ranks behind about 79% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Clayton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Clayton?
Bad. A D grade and 262.8 per-thousand rate put Clayton below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 384 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Clayton?
384.1 per 100,000, which is 6% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (275), robbery (43), and murder (5.0) 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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