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Is Cupertino, California Safe?

Population 58,333 · Safer than 13% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Cupertino faces real safety challenges. It earns a D- grade and ranks below 87% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,038 per 100K.

Cupertino Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCupertinoCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate382.1333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2416.62099.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate225.0--268.2
Theft Rate2038.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate253.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

279.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

382/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2417/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Cupertino

Violent crime in Cupertino is close to the national average. The rate of 382.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2416.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,038 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Cupertino Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault225
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary385
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,038
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft253
079% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Cupertino Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cupertino
382.1
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cupertino
2416.6
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Cupertino Safety

Is Cupertino safe?
Not especially. Cupertino earns a D- with a crime rate of 279.9 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 Cupertino?
279.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 382.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2416.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Cupertino safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Cupertino's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,038 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Cupertino?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Cupertino generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Cupertino police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Cupertino?
Crime rates have held steady in Cupertino, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D- grade.
How does Cupertino compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Cupertino ranks behind about 92% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Cupertino 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 Cupertino?
Bad. A D- grade and 279.9 per-thousand rate put Cupertino below 87% of US cities. Violent crime at 382 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Cupertino?
382.1 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (225), robbery (48), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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