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Is Livingston, California Safe?

Population 14,690 · Safer than 46% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Livingston is a smaller community of 14,690 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 188.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,332 per 100K.

Livingston Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLivingstonCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate241.6333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1639.42099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate187.0--268.2
Theft Rate1332.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate140.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

188.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

242/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1639/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Livingston

Violent crime in Livingston is below the national average. The rate of 241.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1639.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,332 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Livingston Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault187
070% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery30
047% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary250
093% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,332
095% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft140
044% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Livingston Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Livingston
241.6
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Livingston
1639.4
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Livingston Safety

Is Livingston safe?
It depends on where in Livingston you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Livingston?
188.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 241.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1639.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Livingston safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Livingston 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 Livingston?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Livingston generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Livingston police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Livingston?
No. Crime in Livingston has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Livingston compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Livingston ranks behind about 63% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Livingston 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 Livingston?
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 46th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Livingston?
241.6 per 100,000, which is 34% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (187), robbery (30), and murder (5.0) 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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