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Is Davis, California Safe?

Population 66,110 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Davis earns a C safety grade with 213.3 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs below the national average, putting the city behind 64% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,310 per 100K.

Davis Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDavisCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate227.8333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1905.52099.21,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate185.0--268.2
Theft Rate1310.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate356.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

213.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

228/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1906/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Davis

Violent crime in Davis is below the national average. The rate of 227.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1905.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,310 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Davis Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault185
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery44
070% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary336
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,310
093% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft356
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Davis Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Davis
227.8
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Davis
1905.5
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Davis Safety

Is Davis safe?
Not especially. Davis earns a C with a crime rate of 213.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Davis?
213.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 227.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1905.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Davis safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Davis 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 Davis?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Davis generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Davis police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Davis?
No. Crime in Davis has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Davis compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Davis ranks behind about 63% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Davis 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 Davis?
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 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Davis?
227.8 per 100,000, which is 37% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (185), robbery (44), and murder (2.0) 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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