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Is Dixon, California Safe?

Population 21,116 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Dixon is a smaller community of 21,116 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 223.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,599 per 100K.

Dixon Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDixonCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate285.4333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1945.42099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate183.0--268.2
Theft Rate1599.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate481.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

223.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

285/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1945/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Dixon

Violent crime in Dixon is below the national average. The rate of 285.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1945.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,599 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Dixon Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault183
068% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery44
070% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary352
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,599
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft481
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Dixon Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dixon
285.4
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dixon
1945.4
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Dixon Safety

Is Dixon safe?
Not especially. Dixon earns a C with a crime rate of 223.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Dixon?
223.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 285.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1945.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Dixon safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Dixon's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,599 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Dixon?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Dixon generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Dixon police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Dixon?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Dixon's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Dixon compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Dixon ranks behind about 71% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Dixon 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 Dixon?
Bad. A C grade and 223.1 per-thousand rate put Dixon below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 285 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Dixon?
285.4 per 100,000, which is 22% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (183), robbery (44), 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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