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Is Pleasanton, California Safe?

Population 74,556 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Pleasanton has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 261.6 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,741 per 100K.

Pleasanton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPleasantonCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate385.5333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2230.62099.21,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate283.0--268.2
Theft Rate1741.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate436.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

261.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

386/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2231/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Pleasanton

Violent crime in Pleasanton is close to the national average. The rate of 385.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2230.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,741 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Pleasanton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault283
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery56
088% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary322
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,741
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft436
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Pleasanton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pleasanton
385.5
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pleasanton
2230.6
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Pleasanton Safety

Is Pleasanton safe?
Not especially. Pleasanton earns a D with a crime rate of 261.6 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 Pleasanton?
261.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 385.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2230.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Pleasanton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Pleasanton's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,741 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Pleasanton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Pleasanton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Pleasanton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Pleasanton?
No. Crime in Pleasanton has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Pleasanton compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Pleasanton ranks behind about 83% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton?
Bad. A D grade and 261.6 per-thousand rate put Pleasanton below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 386 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Pleasanton?
385.5 per 100,000, which is 6% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (283), robbery (56), and murder (8.0) 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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