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Is Redding, California Safe?

Population 94,092 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Redding earns a D+ safety grade with 249.7 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs above the national average, putting the city behind 78% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,784 per 100K.

Redding Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricReddingCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate431.7333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2065.02099.21,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate288.0--268.2
Theft Rate1784.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate221.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

249.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

432/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2065/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Redding

Violent crime in Redding is above the national average. The rate of 431.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2065.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,784 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Redding Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault288
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery64
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary222
082% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,784
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft221
069% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Redding Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Redding
431.7
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Redding
2065.0
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Redding Safety

Is Redding safe?
Not especially. Redding earns a D+ with a crime rate of 249.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Redding?
249.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 431.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2065.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Redding safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Redding's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,784 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Redding?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Redding generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Redding police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Redding?
Crime rates have held steady in Redding, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Redding compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Redding ranks behind about 82% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Redding to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Redding?
Bad. A D+ grade and 249.7 per-thousand rate put Redding below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 432 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Redding?
431.7 per 100,000, which is 19% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (288), robbery (64), and murder (7.0) 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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