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Is Piedmont, California Safe?

Population 10,642 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,642, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Piedmont earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,742 per 100K.

Piedmont Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPiedmontCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate331.3333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1987.72099.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate253.0--268.2
Theft Rate1742.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate201.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

231.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

331/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1988/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Piedmont

Violent crime in Piedmont is close to the national average. The rate of 331.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1987.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,742 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Piedmont Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault253
094% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery78
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary210
078% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,742
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft201
063% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Piedmont Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Piedmont
331.3
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Piedmont
1987.7
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Piedmont Safety

Is Piedmont safe?
Not especially. Piedmont earns a C- with a crime rate of 231.9 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 Piedmont?
231.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 331.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1987.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Piedmont safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Piedmont's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,742 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Piedmont?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Piedmont generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Piedmont police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Piedmont?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Piedmont's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Piedmont compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Piedmont ranks behind about 77% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Piedmont to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Piedmont?
Bad. A C- grade and 231.9 per-thousand rate put Piedmont below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 331 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Piedmont?
331.3 per 100,000, which is 9% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (253), robbery (78), 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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