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Is Hollister, California Safe?

Population 45,695 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Hollister is a smaller community of 45,695 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 210 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,422 per 100K.

Hollister Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHollisterCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate242.3333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1857.32099.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate178.0--268.2
Theft Rate1422.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate252.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

210 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

242/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1857/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hollister

Violent crime in Hollister is below the national average. The rate of 242.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1857.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,422 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hollister Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault178
066% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary213
079% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,422
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft252
079% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hollister Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hollister
242.3
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hollister
1857.3
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hollister Safety

Is Hollister safe?
Not especially. Hollister earns a C with a crime rate of 210 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Hollister?
210 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 242.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1857.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hollister safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Hollister 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 Hollister?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hollister generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hollister police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hollister?
No. Crime in Hollister has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Hollister compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Hollister ranks behind about 61% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Hollister to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Hollister?
Mixed. Violent crime is below 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 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Hollister?
242.3 per 100,000, which is 33% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (178), robbery (53), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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