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Is San Ramon, California Safe?

Population 86,209 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, San Ramon faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 84% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,533 per 100K.

San Ramon Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSan RamonCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate348.7333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2352.22099.21,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate260.0--268.2
Theft Rate1533.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate444.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

270.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

349/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2352/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for San Ramon

Violent crime in San Ramon is close to the national average. The rate of 348.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2352.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,533 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

San Ramon Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault260
097% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery87
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary403
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,533
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft444
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How San Ramon Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

San Ramon
348.7
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

San Ramon
2352.2
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About San Ramon Safety

Is San Ramon safe?
Not especially. San Ramon earns a D with a crime rate of 270.1 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 San Ramon?
270.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 348.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2352.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is San Ramon safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. San Ramon's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,533 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in San Ramon?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in San Ramon generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the San Ramon police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in San Ramon?
No. Crime in San Ramon has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does San Ramon compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. San Ramon ranks behind about 79% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is San Ramon 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 San Ramon?
Bad. A D grade and 270.1 per-thousand rate put San Ramon below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 349 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in San Ramon?
348.7 per 100,000, which is 4% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (260), robbery (87), and murder (4.0) 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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