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Is Fremont, California Safe?

Population 226,442 · Safer than 12% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate above the national average, Fremont faces real safety challenges. It earns a D- grade and ranks below 88% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,705 per 100K.

Fremont Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFremontCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate467.7333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2395.22099.21,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate306.0--268.2
Theft Rate1705.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate581.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

286.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD-

468/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2395/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fremont

Violent crime in Fremont is above the national average. The rate of 467.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2395.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,705 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 306 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Fremont Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault306
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery65
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary357
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,705
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft581
01.8x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fremont Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fremont
467.7
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fremont
2395.2
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fremont Safety

Is Fremont safe?
Not especially. Fremont earns a D- with a crime rate of 286.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Fremont?
286.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 467.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2395.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fremont safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Fremont's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,705 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Fremont?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fremont generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fremont police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fremont?
No. Crime in Fremont has been trending down, which is good news for the D--rated city.
How does Fremont compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Fremont ranks behind about 86% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Fremont to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Fremont?
Bad. A D- grade and 286.3 per-thousand rate put Fremont below 88% of US cities. Violent crime at 468 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Fremont?
467.7 per 100,000, which is 29% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (306), robbery (65), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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