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Is Rohnert Park, California Safe?

Population 44,811 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Rohnert Park is a smaller community of 44,811 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs above the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 241.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,699 per 100K.

Rohnert Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRohnert ParkCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate426.1333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1987.82099.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate292.0--268.2
Theft Rate1699.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate402.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

241.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

426/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1988/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Rohnert Park

Violent crime in Rohnert Park is above the national average. The rate of 426.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1987.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,699 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Rohnert Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault292
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery91
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary334
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,699
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft402
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Rohnert Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rohnert Park
426.1
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rohnert Park
1987.8
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Rohnert Park Safety

Is Rohnert Park safe?
Not especially. Rohnert Park earns a D+ with a crime rate of 241.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Rohnert Park?
241.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 426.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1987.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Rohnert Park safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Rohnert Park's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,699 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Rohnert Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Rohnert Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Rohnert Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Rohnert Park?
No. Crime in Rohnert Park has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Rohnert Park compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Rohnert Park ranks behind about 81% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Rohnert Park to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Rohnert Park?
Bad. A D+ grade and 241.4 per-thousand rate put Rohnert Park below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 426 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Rohnert Park?
426.1 per 100,000, which is 17% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (292), robbery (91), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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