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Is Folsom, California Safe?

Population 91,983 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Folsom earns a C- safety grade with 239.3 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs below the national average, putting the city behind 74% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,346 per 100K.

Folsom Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFolsomCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate286.5333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2106.02099.21,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate194.0--268.2
Theft Rate1346.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate532.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

239.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

287/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2106/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Folsom

Violent crime in Folsom is below the national average. The rate of 286.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2106.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,346 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Folsom Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault194
072% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery66
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary274
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,346
096% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft532
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Folsom Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Folsom
286.5
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Folsom
2106.0
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Folsom Safety

Is Folsom safe?
Not especially. Folsom earns a C- with a crime rate of 239.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Folsom?
239.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 286.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2106.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Folsom safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Folsom's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,346 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Folsom?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Folsom generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Folsom police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Folsom?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Folsom's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Folsom compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Folsom ranks behind about 84% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Folsom to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Folsom?
Bad. A C- grade and 239.3 per-thousand rate put Folsom below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 287 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Folsom?
286.5 per 100,000, which is 21% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (194), robbery (66), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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