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Is Rocklin, California Safe?

Population 76,821 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Rocklin runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 83% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,481 per 100K.

Rocklin Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRocklinCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate317.0333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2347.22099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate223.0--268.2
Theft Rate1481.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate403.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

266.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

317/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2347/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Rocklin

Violent crime in Rocklin is close to the national average. The rate of 317.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2347.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,481 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Rocklin Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault223
083% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery71
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary248
092% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,481
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft403
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Rocklin Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rocklin
317.0
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rocklin
2347.2
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Rocklin Safety

Is Rocklin safe?
Not especially. Rocklin earns a D with a crime rate of 266.4 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 Rocklin?
266.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 317.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2347.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Rocklin safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Rocklin's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,481 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Rocklin?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Rocklin generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Rocklin police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Rocklin?
Crime rates have held steady in Rocklin, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Rocklin compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Rocklin ranks behind about 80% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Rocklin to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Rocklin?
Bad. A D grade and 266.4 per-thousand rate put Rocklin below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 317 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Rocklin?
317.0 per 100,000, which is 13% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (223), robbery (71), and murder (5.0) 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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