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Is Grass Valley, California Safe?

Population 14,035 · Safer than 40% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Grass Valley is a smaller community of 14,035 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 202 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,379 per 100K.

Grass Valley Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGrass ValleyCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate397.5333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1622.42099.21,832.3
Murder Rate9.0--5.7
Assault Rate228.0--268.2
Theft Rate1379.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate371.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

202 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

398/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1622/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Grass Valley

Violent crime in Grass Valley is close to the national average. The rate of 397.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1622.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,379 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Grass Valley Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder9
01.6x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault228
085% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery97
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary196
073% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,379
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft371
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Grass Valley Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Grass Valley
397.5
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Grass Valley
1622.4
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Grass Valley Safety

Is Grass Valley safe?
It depends on where in Grass Valley you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Grass Valley?
202 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 397.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1622.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Grass Valley safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Grass Valley 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 Grass Valley?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Grass Valley generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Grass Valley police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Grass Valley?
No. Crime in Grass Valley has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Grass Valley compare to other cities in California?
Middle of the pack for California. Grass Valley isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 42th percentile among California cities.
How safe is Grass Valley to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Grass Valley?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 40th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Grass Valley?
397.5 per 100,000, which is 9% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (228), robbery (97), and murder (9.0) per 100,000.

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