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Is Danville, California Safe?

Population 43,302 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Danville is a smaller community of 43,302 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 208.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,278 per 100K.

Danville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDanvilleCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate254.2333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1829.02099.21,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate193.0--268.2
Theft Rate1278.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate447.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

208.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

254/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1829/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Danville

Violent crime in Danville is below the national average. The rate of 254.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1829.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,278 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Danville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault193
072% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery34
054% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary230
085% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,278
091% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft447
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Danville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Danville
254.2
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Danville
1829.0
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Danville Safety

Is Danville safe?
Not especially. Danville earns a C with a crime rate of 208.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Danville?
208.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 254.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1829.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Danville safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Danville has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Danville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Danville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Danville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Danville?
No. Crime in Danville has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Danville compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Danville ranks behind about 60% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Danville 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 Danville?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Danville?
254.2 per 100,000, which is 30% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (193), robbery (34), and murder (4.0) 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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