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Is Santa Clarita, California Safe?

Population 228,430 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

A D+ grade for Santa Clarita means there's room for concern. The 251.2 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime close to the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,489 per 100K.

Santa Clarita Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSanta ClaritaCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate398.8333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2113.22099.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate266.0--268.2
Theft Rate1489.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate381.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

251.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

399/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2113/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Santa Clarita

Violent crime in Santa Clarita is close to the national average. The rate of 398.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2113.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,489 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Santa Clarita Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault266
099% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery63
0100% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary371
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,489
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft381
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Santa Clarita Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Santa Clarita
398.8
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Santa Clarita
2113.2
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Santa Clarita Safety

Is Santa Clarita safe?
Not especially. Santa Clarita earns a D+ with a crime rate of 251.2 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 Santa Clarita?
251.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 398.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2113.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Santa Clarita safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Santa Clarita's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,489 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Santa Clarita?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Santa Clarita generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Santa Clarita police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Santa Clarita?
Crime rates have held steady in Santa Clarita, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Santa Clarita compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Santa Clarita ranks behind about 79% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Santa Clarita to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Santa Clarita?
Bad. A D+ grade and 251.2 per-thousand rate put Santa Clarita below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 399 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Santa Clarita?
398.8 per 100,000, which is 10% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (266), robbery (63), and murder (6.0) 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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