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Is Fairfield, California Safe?

Population 122,489 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Fairfield, California sits below average for US cities. The C grade comes from a 226.1 crime rate per 1,000 and violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,184 per 100K.

Fairfield Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFairfieldCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate378.0333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1883.02099.21,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate274.0--268.2
Theft Rate1184.0--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 SafetyC

226.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

378/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1883/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fairfield

Violent crime in Fairfield is close to the national average. The rate of 378.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1883.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,184 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fairfield Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault274
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery95
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary329
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,184
084% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft389
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fairfield Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fairfield
378.0
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fairfield
1883.0
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fairfield Safety

Is Fairfield safe?
Not especially. Fairfield earns a C with a crime rate of 226.1 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 Fairfield?
226.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 378.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1883.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fairfield safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Fairfield's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,184 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Fairfield?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fairfield generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fairfield police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fairfield?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Fairfield's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Fairfield compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Fairfield 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 Fairfield to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Fairfield?
Bad. A C grade and 226.1 per-thousand rate put Fairfield below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 378 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Fairfield?
378.0 per 100,000, which is 4% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (274), robbery (95), 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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