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Is Dublin, California Safe?

Population 71,602 · Safer than 13% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate above the national average, Dublin 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 1,939 per 100K.

Dublin Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDublinCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate426.2333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2405.72099.21,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate307.0--268.2
Theft Rate1939.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate498.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

283.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

426/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2406/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Dublin

Violent crime in Dublin is above the national average. The rate of 426.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2405.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,939 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 307 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Dublin Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault307
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery81
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary434
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,939
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft498
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Dublin Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dublin
426.2
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dublin
2405.7
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Dublin Safety

Is Dublin safe?
Not especially. Dublin earns a D- with a crime rate of 283.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Dublin?
283.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 426.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2405.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Dublin safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Dublin's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,939 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Dublin?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Dublin generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Dublin police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Dublin?
Crime rates have held steady in Dublin, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D- grade.
How does Dublin compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Dublin ranks behind about 96% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Dublin to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Dublin?
Bad. A D- grade and 283.2 per-thousand rate put Dublin below 87% of US cities. Violent crime at 426 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Dublin?
426.2 per 100,000, which is 17% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (307), robbery (81), and murder (8.0) 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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