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Is Lincoln, California Safe?

Population 57,367 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lincoln earns a C safety grade with 221.4 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 68% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,598 per 100K.

Lincoln Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLincolnCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate349.8333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1864.02099.21,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate276.0--268.2
Theft Rate1598.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate244.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

221.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

350/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1864/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lincoln

Violent crime in Lincoln is close to the national average. The rate of 349.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1864.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,598 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lincoln Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault276
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery60
095% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary216
080% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,598
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft244
077% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lincoln Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lincoln
349.8
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lincoln
1864.0
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lincoln Safety

Is Lincoln safe?
Not especially. Lincoln earns a C with a crime rate of 221.4 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 Lincoln?
221.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 349.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1864.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lincoln safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lincoln's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,598 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lincoln?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lincoln generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lincoln police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lincoln?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Lincoln's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Lincoln compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Lincoln ranks behind about 68% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Lincoln to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Lincoln?
Bad. A C grade and 221.4 per-thousand rate put Lincoln below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 350 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lincoln?
349.8 per 100,000, which is 4% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (276), robbery (60), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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