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Is Livermore, California Safe?

Population 83,457 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Livermore runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 84% of US cities, with violent crime above the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,587 per 100K.

Livermore Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLivermoreCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate441.1333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2261.92099.21,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate341.0--268.2
Theft Rate1587.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate367.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

270.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

441/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2262/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Livermore

Violent crime in Livermore is above the national average. The rate of 441.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2261.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,587 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 341 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Livermore Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault341
01.3x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery85
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary421
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,587
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft367
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Livermore Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Livermore
441.1
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Livermore
2261.9
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Livermore Safety

Is Livermore safe?
Not especially. Livermore earns a D with a crime rate of 270.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Livermore?
270.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 441.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2261.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Livermore safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Livermore's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,587 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Livermore?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Livermore generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Livermore police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Livermore?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Livermore's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Livermore compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Livermore ranks behind about 89% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Livermore to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Livermore?
Bad. A D grade and 270.3 per-thousand rate put Livermore below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 441 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Livermore?
441.1 per 100,000, which is 21% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (341), robbery (85), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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