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Is Pinole, California Safe?

Population 18,543 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Pinole is a smaller community of 18,543 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 235.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,445 per 100K.

Pinole Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPinoleCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate393.5333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1958.72099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate285.0--268.2
Theft Rate1445.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate472.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

235.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

394/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1959/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Pinole

Violent crime in Pinole is close to the national average. The rate of 393.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1958.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,445 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Pinole Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault285
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery80
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary249
092% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,445
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft472
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Pinole Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pinole
393.5
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pinole
1958.7
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Pinole Safety

Is Pinole safe?
Not especially. Pinole earns a C- with a crime rate of 235.2 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 Pinole?
235.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 393.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1958.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Pinole safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Pinole's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,445 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Pinole?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Pinole generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Pinole police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Pinole?
No. Crime in Pinole has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Pinole compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Pinole 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 Pinole to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Pinole?
Bad. A C- grade and 235.2 per-thousand rate put Pinole below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 394 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Pinole?
393.5 per 100,000, which is 8% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (285), robbery (80), and murder (5.0) 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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