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Is King City, California Safe?

Population 14,002 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

King City is a smaller community of 14,002 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 225 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,264 per 100K.

King City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKing CityCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate411.4333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1838.82099.21,832.3
Murder Rate9.0--5.7
Assault Rate308.0--268.2
Theft Rate1264.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate293.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

225 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

411/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1839/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for King City

Violent crime in King City is close to the national average. The rate of 411.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1838.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,264 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 308 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

King City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder9
01.6x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault308
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery71
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary193
072% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,264
090% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft293
092% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How King City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

King City
411.4
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

King City
1838.8
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About King City Safety

Is King City safe?
Not especially. King City earns a C with a crime rate of 225 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 King City?
225 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 411.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1838.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is King City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. King City's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,264 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in King City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in King City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the King City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in King City?
Yes, there's been an uptick. King City's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does King City compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. King City ranks behind about 71% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is King City to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in King City?
Bad. A C grade and 225 per-thousand rate put King City below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 411 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in King City?
411.4 per 100,000, which is 13% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (308), robbery (71), and murder (9.0) per 100,000.

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