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Is Hillsborough, California Safe?

Population 11,206 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,206, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Hillsborough earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,233 per 100K.

Hillsborough Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHillsboroughCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate395.4333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1770.32099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate284.0--268.2
Theft Rate1233.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate347.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

216.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

395/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1770/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hillsborough

Violent crime in Hillsborough is close to the national average. The rate of 395.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1770.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,233 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hillsborough Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault284
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary198
073% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,233
088% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft347
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hillsborough Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hillsborough
395.4
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hillsborough
1770.3
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hillsborough Safety

Is Hillsborough safe?
Not especially. Hillsborough earns a C with a crime rate of 216.6 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 Hillsborough?
216.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 395.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1770.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hillsborough safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hillsborough's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,233 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hillsborough?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hillsborough generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hillsborough police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hillsborough?
Crime rates have held steady in Hillsborough, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Hillsborough compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Hillsborough ranks behind about 74% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Hillsborough to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Hillsborough?
Bad. A C grade and 216.6 per-thousand rate put Hillsborough below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 395 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hillsborough?
395.4 per 100,000, which is 9% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (284), robbery (52), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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