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Is Clearlake, California Safe?

Population 16,893 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Clearlake is a smaller community of 16,893 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 223.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,275 per 100K.

Clearlake Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricClearlakeCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate366.5333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1866.42099.21,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate300.0--268.2
Theft Rate1275.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate420.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

223.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

367/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1866/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Clearlake

Violent crime in Clearlake is close to the national average. The rate of 366.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1866.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,275 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Clearlake Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault300
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary229
085% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,275
091% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft420
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Clearlake Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Clearlake
366.5
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Clearlake
1866.4
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Clearlake Safety

Is Clearlake safe?
Not especially. Clearlake earns a C with a crime rate of 223.3 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 Clearlake?
223.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 366.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1866.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Clearlake safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Clearlake's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,275 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Clearlake?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Clearlake generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Clearlake police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Clearlake?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Clearlake's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Clearlake compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Clearlake ranks behind about 65% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Clearlake 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 Clearlake?
Bad. A C grade and 223.3 per-thousand rate put Clearlake below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 367 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Clearlake?
366.5 per 100,000, which is 1% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (300), robbery (50), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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