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Is Moraga, California Safe?

Population 16,322 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Moraga is a smaller community of 16,322 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 225.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,479 per 100K.

Moraga Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMoragaCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate380.1333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1872.72099.21,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate290.0--268.2
Theft Rate1479.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate419.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

225.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

380/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1873/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Moraga

Violent crime in Moraga is close to the national average. The rate of 380.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1872.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,479 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Moraga Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault290
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery84
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary199
074% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,479
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft419
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Moraga Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Moraga
380.1
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Moraga
1872.7
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Moraga Safety

Is Moraga safe?
Not especially. Moraga earns a C with a crime rate of 225.3 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 Moraga?
225.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 380.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1872.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Moraga safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Moraga's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,479 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Moraga?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Moraga generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Moraga police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Moraga?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Moraga's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Moraga compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Moraga ranks behind about 64% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Moraga to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Moraga?
Bad. A C grade and 225.3 per-thousand rate put Moraga below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 380 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Moraga?
380.1 per 100,000, which is 4% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (290), robbery (84), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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