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Is Rancho Cordova, California Safe?

Population 87,554 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Rancho Cordova faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 83% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,856 per 100K.

Rancho Cordova Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRancho CordovaCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate261.3333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2404.22099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate191.0--268.2
Theft Rate1856.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate401.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

266.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

261/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2404/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Rancho Cordova

Violent crime in Rancho Cordova is below the national average. The rate of 261.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2404.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,856 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Rancho Cordova Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault191
071% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery43
068% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary332
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,856
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft401
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Rancho Cordova Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rancho Cordova
261.3
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rancho Cordova
2404.2
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Rancho Cordova Safety

Is Rancho Cordova safe?
Not especially. Rancho Cordova earns a D with a crime rate of 266.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Rancho Cordova?
266.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 261.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2404.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Rancho Cordova safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Rancho Cordova's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,856 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Rancho Cordova?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Rancho Cordova generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Rancho Cordova police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Rancho Cordova?
No. Crime in Rancho Cordova has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Rancho Cordova compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Rancho Cordova ranks behind about 79% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Rancho Cordova 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 Rancho Cordova?
Bad. A D grade and 266.5 per-thousand rate put Rancho Cordova below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 261 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Rancho Cordova?
261.3 per 100,000, which is 28% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (191), robbery (43), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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