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Is Eureka, California Safe?

Population 25,304 · Safer than 39% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Eureka is a smaller community of 25,304 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 204.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,466 per 100K.

Eureka Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEurekaCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate226.5333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1821.82099.21,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate139.0--268.2
Theft Rate1466.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate185.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

204.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

227/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1822/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Eureka

Violent crime in Eureka is below the national average. The rate of 226.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1821.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,466 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Eureka Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault139
052% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery37
058% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary278
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,466
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft185
058% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Eureka Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Eureka
226.5
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Eureka
1821.8
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Eureka Safety

Is Eureka safe?
Not especially. Eureka earns a C with a crime rate of 204.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Eureka?
204.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 226.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1821.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Eureka safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Eureka 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 Eureka?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Eureka generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Eureka police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Eureka?
No. Crime in Eureka has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Eureka compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Eureka ranks behind about 70% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Eureka 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 Eureka?
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 39th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Eureka?
226.5 per 100,000, which is 38% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (139), robbery (37), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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