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Is Concord, California Safe?

Population 123,261 · Safer than 14% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Concord faces real safety challenges. It earns a D- grade and ranks below 86% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,022 per 100K.

Concord Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricConcordCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate248.3333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2521.52099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate168.0--268.2
Theft Rate2022.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate402.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

277 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

248/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2522/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Concord

Violent crime in Concord is below the national average. The rate of 248.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2521.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,022 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Concord Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault168
063% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary287
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,022
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft402
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Concord Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Concord
248.3
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Concord
2521.5
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Concord Safety

Is Concord safe?
Not especially. Concord earns a D- with a crime rate of 277 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Concord?
277 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 248.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2521.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Concord safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Concord's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,022 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Concord?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Concord generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Concord police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Concord?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Concord's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D- grade overall.
How does Concord compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Concord ranks behind about 89% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.4x the national rate.
How safe is Concord to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Concord?
Bad. A D- grade and 277 per-thousand rate put Concord below 86% of US cities. Violent crime at 248 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Concord?
248.3 per 100,000, which is 32% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (168), robbery (54), 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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