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Is Patterson, California Safe?

Population 26,587 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Patterson runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 82% of US cities, with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,527 per 100K.

Patterson Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPattersonCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate270.8333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2343.12099.21,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate187.0--268.2
Theft Rate1527.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate495.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

261.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

271/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2343/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Patterson

Violent crime in Patterson is below the national average. The rate of 270.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2343.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,527 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Patterson Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault187
070% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary256
095% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,527
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft495
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Patterson Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Patterson
270.8
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Patterson
2343.1
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Patterson Safety

Is Patterson safe?
Not especially. Patterson earns a D with a crime rate of 261.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Patterson?
261.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 270.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2343.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Patterson safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Patterson's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,527 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Patterson?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Patterson generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Patterson police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Patterson?
No. Crime in Patterson has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Patterson compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Patterson ranks behind about 85% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Patterson 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 Patterson?
Bad. A D grade and 261.4 per-thousand rate put Patterson below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 271 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Patterson?
270.8 per 100,000, which is 26% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (187), robbery (46), 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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