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Is Saratoga, California Safe?

Population 30,418 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Saratoga is a smaller community of 30,418 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 232.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,620 per 100K.

Saratoga Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSaratogaCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate386.7333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1936.62099.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate289.0--268.2
Theft Rate1620.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate289.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

232.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

387/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1937/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Saratoga

Violent crime in Saratoga is close to the national average. The rate of 386.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1936.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,620 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Saratoga Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault289
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery58
092% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary261
097% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,620
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft289
091% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Saratoga Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Saratoga
386.7
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Saratoga
1936.6
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Saratoga Safety

Is Saratoga safe?
Not especially. Saratoga earns a C- with a crime rate of 232.3 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 Saratoga?
232.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 386.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1936.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Saratoga safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Saratoga's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,620 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Saratoga?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Saratoga generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Saratoga police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Saratoga?
No. Crime in Saratoga has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Saratoga compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Saratoga ranks behind about 66% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Saratoga to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Saratoga?
Bad. A C- grade and 232.3 per-thousand rate put Saratoga below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 387 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Saratoga?
386.7 per 100,000, which is 6% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (289), robbery (58), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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