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Is El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), California Safe?

Population 31,626 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) is a smaller community of 31,626 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 224.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,248 per 100K.

El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEl Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)California AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate377.2333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1870.92099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate261.0--268.2
Theft Rate1248.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate322.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

224.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

377/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1871/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)

Violent crime in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) is close to the national average. The rate of 377.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1870.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,248 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault261
097% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery44
070% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary308
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,248
089% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft322
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)
377.2
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)
1870.9
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) Safety

Is El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) safe?
Not especially. El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) earns a C with a crime rate of 224.8 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 El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)?
224.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 377.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1870.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)'s C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,248 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)?
No. Crime in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) ranks behind about 76% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)?
Bad. A C grade and 224.8 per-thousand rate put El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 377 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)?
377.2 per 100,000, which is 4% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (261), robbery (44), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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