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Is Napa, California Safe?

Population 76,562 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Napa earns a C safety grade with 223.4 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs below the national average, putting the city behind 69% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,633 per 100K.

Napa Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNapaCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate250.7333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1982.92099.21,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate145.0--268.2
Theft Rate1633.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate203.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

223.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

251/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1983/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Napa

Violent crime in Napa is below the national average. The rate of 250.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1982.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,633 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Napa Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault145
054% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery34
054% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary220
082% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,633
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft203
064% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Napa Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Napa
250.7
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Napa
1982.9
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Napa Safety

Is Napa safe?
Not especially. Napa earns a C with a crime rate of 223.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Napa?
223.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 250.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1982.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Napa safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Napa's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,633 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Napa?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Napa generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Napa police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Napa?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Napa's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Napa compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Napa ranks behind about 62% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Napa to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Napa?
Bad. A C grade and 223.4 per-thousand rate put Napa below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 251 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Napa?
250.7 per 100,000, which is 31% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (145), robbery (34), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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