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Is Mill Valley, California Safe?

Population 13,799 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Mill Valley faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 83% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,402 per 100K.

Mill Valley Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMill ValleyCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate335.1333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2327.52099.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate211.0--268.2
Theft Rate1402.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate209.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

266.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

335/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2328/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mill Valley

Violent crime in Mill Valley is close to the national average. The rate of 335.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2327.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,402 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mill Valley Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault211
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery71
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary378
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,402
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft209
066% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mill Valley Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mill Valley
335.1
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mill Valley
2327.5
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mill Valley Safety

Is Mill Valley safe?
Not especially. Mill Valley earns a D with a crime rate of 266.3 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 Mill Valley?
266.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 335.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2327.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mill Valley safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Mill Valley's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,402 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Mill Valley?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mill Valley generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mill Valley police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mill Valley?
No. Crime in Mill Valley has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Mill Valley compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Mill Valley ranks behind about 87% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Mill Valley to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Mill Valley?
Bad. A D grade and 266.3 per-thousand rate put Mill Valley below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 335 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Mill Valley?
335.1 per 100,000, which is 8% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (211), robbery (71), and murder (6.0) 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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