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Is Sanger, California Safe?

Population 27,228 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Sanger is a smaller community of 27,228 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 231.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,165 per 100K.

Sanger Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSangerCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate392.9333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1921.02099.21,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate248.0--268.2
Theft Rate1165.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate303.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

231.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

393/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1921/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Sanger

Violent crime in Sanger is close to the national average. The rate of 392.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1921.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,165 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Sanger Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault248
092% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery64
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary278
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,165
083% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft303
095% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Sanger Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sanger
392.9
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sanger
1921.0
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Sanger Safety

Is Sanger safe?
Not especially. Sanger earns a C- with a crime rate of 231.4 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 Sanger?
231.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 392.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1921.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Sanger safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Sanger's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,165 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Sanger?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Sanger generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Sanger police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Sanger?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Sanger's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Sanger compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Sanger ranks behind about 72% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Sanger to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Sanger?
Bad. A C- grade and 231.4 per-thousand rate put Sanger below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 393 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Sanger?
392.9 per 100,000, which is 8% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (248), robbery (64), and murder (8.0) 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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