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Is Santa Rosa, California Safe?

Population 179,437 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Santa Rosa faces real safety challenges. It earns a D+ grade and ranks below 80% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,561 per 100K.

Santa Rosa Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSanta RosaCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate307.2333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2244.12099.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate175.0--268.2
Theft Rate1561.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate417.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

255.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

307/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2244/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Santa Rosa

Violent crime in Santa Rosa is below the national average. The rate of 307.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2244.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,561 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Santa Rosa Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault175
065% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery41
065% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary416
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,561
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft417
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Santa Rosa Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Santa Rosa
307.2
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Santa Rosa
2244.1
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Santa Rosa Safety

Is Santa Rosa safe?
Not especially. Santa Rosa earns a D+ with a crime rate of 255.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Santa Rosa?
255.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 307.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2244.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Santa Rosa safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Santa Rosa's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,561 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Santa Rosa?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Santa Rosa generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Santa Rosa police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Santa Rosa?
No. Crime in Santa Rosa has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Santa Rosa compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Santa Rosa ranks behind about 77% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Santa Rosa to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Santa Rosa?
Bad. A D+ grade and 255.1 per-thousand rate put Santa Rosa below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 307 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Santa Rosa?
307.2 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (175), robbery (41), and murder (3.0) 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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