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Is San Pablo, California Safe?

Population 31,678 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

San Pablo has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 259.6 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,751 per 100K.

San Pablo Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSan PabloCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate283.9333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2312.12099.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate173.0--268.2
Theft Rate1751.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate469.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

259.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

284/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2312/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for San Pablo

Violent crime in San Pablo is below the national average. The rate of 283.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2312.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,751 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

San Pablo Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault173
065% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery36
057% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary356
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,751
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft469
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How San Pablo Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

San Pablo
283.9
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

San Pablo
2312.1
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About San Pablo Safety

Is San Pablo safe?
Not especially. San Pablo earns a D with a crime rate of 259.6 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 Pablo?
259.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 283.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2312.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is San Pablo safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. San Pablo's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,751 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in San Pablo?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in San Pablo generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the San Pablo police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in San Pablo?
Yes, there's been an uptick. San Pablo's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does San Pablo compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. San Pablo ranks behind about 86% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is San Pablo to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in San Pablo?
Bad. A D grade and 259.6 per-thousand rate put San Pablo below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 284 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in San Pablo?
283.9 per 100,000, which is 22% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (173), robbery (36), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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