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Is Emeryville, California Safe?

Population 13,251 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 13,251, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Emeryville earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,368 per 100K.

Emeryville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEmeryvilleCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate311.3333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2198.62099.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate214.0--268.2
Theft Rate1368.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate389.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

251 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

311/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2199/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Emeryville

Violent crime in Emeryville is close to the national average. The rate of 311.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2198.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,368 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Emeryville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault214
080% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery78
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary348
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,368
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft389
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Emeryville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Emeryville
311.3
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Emeryville
2198.6
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Emeryville Safety

Is Emeryville safe?
Not especially. Emeryville earns a D+ with a crime rate of 251 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 Emeryville?
251 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 311.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2198.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Emeryville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Emeryville's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,368 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Emeryville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Emeryville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Emeryville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Emeryville?
Crime rates have held steady in Emeryville, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Emeryville compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Emeryville ranks behind about 86% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Emeryville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Emeryville?
Bad. A D+ grade and 251 per-thousand rate put Emeryville below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 311 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Emeryville?
311.3 per 100,000, which is 14% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (214), robbery (78), and murder (3.0) 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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