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Is Rio Vista, California Safe?

Population 10,523 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Rio Vista is a smaller community of 10,523 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 200.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,482 per 100K.

Rio Vista Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRio VistaCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate198.9333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1808.82099.21,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate146.0--268.2
Theft Rate1482.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate345.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

200.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB

199/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1809/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Rio Vista

Violent crime in Rio Vista is well below the national average. The rate of 198.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1808.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,482 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Rio Vista Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault146
054% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery31
049% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary257
095% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,482
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft345
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Rio Vista Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rio Vista
198.9
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rio Vista
1808.8
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Rio Vista Safety

Is Rio Vista safe?
It depends on where in Rio Vista you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime well below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Rio Vista?
200.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 198.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1808.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Rio Vista safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Rio Vista has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Rio Vista?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Rio Vista generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Rio Vista police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Rio Vista?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Rio Vista's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Rio Vista compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Rio Vista ranks behind about 64% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Rio Vista to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Rio Vista?
Mixed. Violent crime is well below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 41th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Rio Vista?
198.9 per 100,000, which is 45% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (146), robbery (31), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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