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Is Santa Paula, California Safe?

Population 31,774 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Santa Paula faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 81% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,681 per 100K.

Santa Paula Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSanta PaulaCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate328.3333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2277.72099.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate231.0--268.2
Theft Rate1681.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate455.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

260.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

328/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2278/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Santa Paula

Violent crime in Santa Paula is close to the national average. The rate of 328.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2277.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,681 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Santa Paula Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault231
086% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery44
070% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary310
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,681
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft455
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Santa Paula Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Santa Paula
328.3
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Santa Paula
2277.7
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Santa Paula Safety

Is Santa Paula safe?
Not especially. Santa Paula earns a D with a crime rate of 260.6 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 Paula?
260.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 328.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2277.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Santa Paula safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Santa Paula's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,681 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Santa Paula?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Santa Paula generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Santa Paula police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Santa Paula?
No. Crime in Santa Paula has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Santa Paula compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Santa Paula ranks behind about 83% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Santa Paula 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 Santa Paula?
Bad. A D grade and 260.6 per-thousand rate put Santa Paula below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 328 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Santa Paula?
328.3 per 100,000, which is 10% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (231), robbery (44), 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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