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Is San Leandro, California Safe?

Population 85,353 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

San Leandro earns a D+ safety grade with 248 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs below the national average, putting the city behind 77% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,727 per 100K.

San Leandro Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSan LeandroCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate250.4333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2229.22099.21,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate145.0--268.2
Theft Rate1727.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate268.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

248 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

250/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2229/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for San Leandro

Violent crime in San Leandro is below the national average. The rate of 250.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2229.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,727 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

San Leandro Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault145
054% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary249
092% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,727
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft268
084% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How San Leandro Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

San Leandro
250.4
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

San Leandro
2229.2
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About San Leandro Safety

Is San Leandro safe?
Not especially. San Leandro earns a D+ with a crime rate of 248 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 Leandro?
248 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 250.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2229.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is San Leandro safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. San Leandro's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,727 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in San Leandro?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in San Leandro generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the San Leandro police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in San Leandro?
No. Crime in San Leandro has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does San Leandro compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. San Leandro ranks behind about 76% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is San Leandro 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 Leandro?
Bad. A D+ grade and 248 per-thousand rate put San Leandro below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 250 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in San Leandro?
250.4 per 100,000, which is 31% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (145), robbery (47), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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