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Is Roseville, California Safe?

Population 167,302 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Roseville faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 80% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,636 per 100K.

Roseville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRosevilleCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate354.0333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2205.42099.21,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate216.0--268.2
Theft Rate1636.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate463.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

255.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

354/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2205/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Roseville

Violent crime in Roseville is close to the national average. The rate of 354.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2205.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,636 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Roseville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault216
081% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery86
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary382
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,636
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft463
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Roseville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Roseville
354.0
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Roseville
2205.4
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Roseville Safety

Is Roseville safe?
Not especially. Roseville earns a D with a crime rate of 255.9 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 Roseville?
255.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 354.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2205.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Roseville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Roseville's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,636 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Roseville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Roseville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Roseville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Roseville?
No. Crime in Roseville has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Roseville compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Roseville ranks behind about 87% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Roseville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Roseville?
Bad. A D grade and 255.9 per-thousand rate put Roseville below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 354 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Roseville?
354.0 per 100,000, which is 3% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (216), robbery (86), 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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