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Is Los Gatos, California Safe?

Population 32,576 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Los Gatos has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D+ safety grade reflects a violent crime rate above the national average and an overall rate of 255.7 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,401 per 100K.

Los Gatos Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLos GatosCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate420.5333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2136.72099.21,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate285.0--268.2
Theft Rate1401.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate519.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

255.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

421/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2137/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Los Gatos

Violent crime in Los Gatos is above the national average. The rate of 420.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2136.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,401 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Los Gatos Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault285
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery91
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary289
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,401
0100% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft519
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Los Gatos Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Los Gatos
420.5
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Los Gatos
2136.7
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Los Gatos Safety

Is Los Gatos safe?
Not especially. Los Gatos earns a D+ with a crime rate of 255.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Los Gatos?
255.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 420.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2136.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Los Gatos safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Los Gatos's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,401 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Los Gatos?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Los Gatos generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Los Gatos police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Los Gatos?
No. Crime in Los Gatos has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Los Gatos compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Los Gatos ranks behind about 83% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Los Gatos to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Los Gatos?
Bad. A D+ grade and 255.7 per-thousand rate put Los Gatos below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 421 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Los Gatos?
420.5 per 100,000, which is 16% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (285), robbery (91), and murder (8.0) 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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