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Is Pleasant Hill, California Safe?

Population 34,017 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Pleasant Hill is a smaller community of 34,017 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 235.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,573 per 100K.

Pleasant Hill Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPleasant HillCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate404.1333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1952.62099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate233.0--268.2
Theft Rate1573.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate280.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

235.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

404/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1953/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Pleasant Hill

Violent crime in Pleasant Hill is close to the national average. The rate of 404.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1952.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,573 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Pleasant Hill Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault233
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery96
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary278
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,573
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft280
088% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Pleasant Hill Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pleasant Hill
404.1
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pleasant Hill
1952.6
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Pleasant Hill Safety

Is Pleasant Hill safe?
Not especially. Pleasant Hill earns a C- with a crime rate of 235.7 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 Pleasant Hill?
235.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 404.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1952.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Pleasant Hill safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Pleasant Hill's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,573 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Pleasant Hill?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Pleasant Hill generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Pleasant Hill police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Pleasant Hill?
No. Crime in Pleasant Hill has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Pleasant Hill compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Pleasant Hill ranks behind about 69% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill?
Bad. A C- grade and 235.7 per-thousand rate put Pleasant Hill below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 404 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Pleasant Hill?
404.1 per 100,000, which is 11% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (233), robbery (96), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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