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Is Mountain House, California Safe?

Population 25,315 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Mountain House has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 264.8 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,846 per 100K.

Mountain House Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMountain HouseCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate262.8333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2385.02099.21,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate151.0--268.2
Theft Rate1846.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate549.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

264.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

263/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2385/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mountain House

Violent crime in Mountain House is below the national average. The rate of 262.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2385.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,846 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mountain House Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault151
056% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary462
01.7x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,846
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft549
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mountain House Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mountain House
262.8
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mountain House
2385.0
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mountain House Safety

Is Mountain House safe?
Not especially. Mountain House earns a D with a crime rate of 264.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Mountain House?
264.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 262.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2385.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mountain House safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Mountain House's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,846 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Mountain House?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mountain House generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mountain House police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mountain House?
No. Crime in Mountain House has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Mountain House compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Mountain House ranks behind about 79% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Mountain House 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 Mountain House?
Bad. A D grade and 264.8 per-thousand rate put Mountain House below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 263 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Mountain House?
262.8 per 100,000, which is 28% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (151), robbery (47), and murder (4.0) 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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