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Is Red Bluff, California Safe?

Population 14,404 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 14,404, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Red Bluff earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,601 per 100K.

Red Bluff Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRed BluffCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate221.2333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1969.22099.21,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate173.0--268.2
Theft Rate1601.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate422.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

219 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

221/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1969/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Red Bluff

Violent crime in Red Bluff is below the national average. The rate of 221.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1969.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,601 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Red Bluff Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault173
065% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery32
051% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary210
078% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,601
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft422
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Red Bluff Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Red Bluff
221.2
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Red Bluff
1969.2
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Red Bluff Safety

Is Red Bluff safe?
Not especially. Red Bluff earns a C with a crime rate of 219 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Red Bluff?
219 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 221.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1969.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Red Bluff safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Red Bluff's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,601 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Red Bluff?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Red Bluff generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Red Bluff police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Red Bluff?
Crime rates have held steady in Red Bluff, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Red Bluff compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Red Bluff ranks behind about 75% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Red Bluff to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Red Bluff?
Bad. A C grade and 219 per-thousand rate put Red Bluff below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 221 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Red Bluff?
221.2 per 100,000, which is 39% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (173), robbery (32), and murder (4.0) 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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