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Is Milpitas, California Safe?

Population 78,596 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C grade for Milpitas means there's room for concern. The 208.5 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime close to the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,504 per 100K.

Milpitas Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMilpitasCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate310.7333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1773.82099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate194.0--268.2
Theft Rate1504.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate296.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

208.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

311/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1774/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Milpitas

Violent crime in Milpitas is close to the national average. The rate of 310.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1773.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,504 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Milpitas Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault194
072% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary239
089% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,504
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft296
093% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Milpitas Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Milpitas
310.7
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Milpitas
1773.8
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Milpitas Safety

Is Milpitas safe?
Not especially. Milpitas earns a C with a crime rate of 208.5 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 Milpitas?
208.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 310.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1773.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Milpitas safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Milpitas 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 Milpitas?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Milpitas generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Milpitas police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Milpitas?
No. Crime in Milpitas has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Milpitas compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Milpitas 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 Milpitas 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 Milpitas?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Milpitas?
310.7 per 100,000, which is 15% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (194), robbery (53), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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