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Is Orinda, California Safe?

Population 19,507 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 19,507, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Orinda earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,854 per 100K.

Orinda Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOrindaCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate317.9333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2089.42099.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate200.0--268.2
Theft Rate1854.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate332.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

240.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

318/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2089/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Orinda

Violent crime in Orinda is close to the national average. The rate of 317.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2089.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,854 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Orinda Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault200
075% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery36
057% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary279
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,854
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft332
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Orinda Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Orinda
317.9
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Orinda
2089.4
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Orinda Safety

Is Orinda safe?
Not especially. Orinda earns a D+ with a crime rate of 240.7 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 Orinda?
240.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 317.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2089.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Orinda safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Orinda's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,854 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Orinda?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Orinda generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Orinda police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Orinda?
Crime rates have held steady in Orinda, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Orinda compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Orinda ranks behind about 78% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Orinda to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Orinda?
Bad. A D+ grade and 240.7 per-thousand rate put Orinda below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 318 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Orinda?
317.9 per 100,000, which is 13% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (200), robbery (36), 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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