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Is San Bruno, California Safe?

Population 42,305 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in San Bruno runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 82% of US cities, with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,077 per 100K.

San Bruno Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSan BrunoCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate281.6333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2339.02099.21,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate178.0--268.2
Theft Rate2077.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate271.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

262.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

282/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2339/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for San Bruno

Violent crime in San Bruno is below the national average. The rate of 281.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2339.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,077 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

San Bruno Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault178
066% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary277
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,077
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft271
085% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How San Bruno Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

San Bruno
281.6
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

San Bruno
2339.0
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About San Bruno Safety

Is San Bruno safe?
Not especially. San Bruno earns a D with a crime rate of 262.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in San Bruno?
262.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 281.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2339.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is San Bruno safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. San Bruno's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,077 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in San Bruno?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in San Bruno generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the San Bruno police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in San Bruno?
No. Crime in San Bruno has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does San Bruno compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. San Bruno ranks behind about 85% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is San Bruno to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in San Bruno?
Bad. A D grade and 262.1 per-thousand rate put San Bruno below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 282 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in San Bruno?
281.6 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (178), robbery (55), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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