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Is Seaside, California Safe?

Population 31,636 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Seaside is a smaller community of 31,636 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 239.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,332 per 100K.

Seaside Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSeasideCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate276.3333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2115.12099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate202.0--268.2
Theft Rate1332.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate492.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

239.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

276/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2115/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Seaside

Violent crime in Seaside is below the national average. The rate of 276.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2115.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,332 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Seaside Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault202
075% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery37
058% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary293
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,332
095% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft492
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Seaside Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Seaside
276.3
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Seaside
2115.1
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Seaside Safety

Is Seaside safe?
Not especially. Seaside earns a C- with a crime rate of 239.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Seaside?
239.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 276.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2115.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Seaside safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Seaside's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,332 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Seaside?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Seaside generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Seaside police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Seaside?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Seaside's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Seaside compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Seaside ranks behind about 65% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Seaside to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Seaside?
Bad. A C- grade and 239.1 per-thousand rate put Seaside below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 276 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Seaside?
276.3 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (202), robbery (37), and murder (5.0) 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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