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Is Healdsburg, California Safe?

Population 11,172 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,172, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Healdsburg earns a C- with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,254 per 100K.

Healdsburg Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHealdsburgCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate296.7333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1985.22099.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate215.0--268.2
Theft Rate1254.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate480.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

228.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

297/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1985/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Healdsburg

Violent crime in Healdsburg is below the national average. The rate of 296.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1985.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,254 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Healdsburg Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault215
080% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery35
055% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary343
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,254
089% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft480
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Healdsburg Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Healdsburg
296.7
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Healdsburg
1985.2
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Healdsburg Safety

Is Healdsburg safe?
Not especially. Healdsburg earns a C- with a crime rate of 228.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Healdsburg?
228.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 296.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1985.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Healdsburg safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Healdsburg's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,254 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Healdsburg?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Healdsburg generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Healdsburg police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Healdsburg?
Crime rates have held steady in Healdsburg, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Healdsburg compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Healdsburg ranks behind about 73% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Healdsburg to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Healdsburg?
Bad. A C- grade and 228.2 per-thousand rate put Healdsburg below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 297 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Healdsburg?
296.7 per 100,000, which is 18% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (215), robbery (35), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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