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Is Simi Valley, California Safe?

Population 124,861 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Simi Valley earns a C- safety grade with 233.1 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs above the national average, putting the city behind 72% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,186 per 100K.

Simi Valley Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSimi ValleyCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate434.1333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1897.02099.21,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate315.0--268.2
Theft Rate1186.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate332.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

233.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

434/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1897/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Simi Valley

Violent crime in Simi Valley is above the national average. The rate of 434.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1897.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,186 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 315 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Simi Valley Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault315
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery71
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary296
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,186
085% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft332
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Simi Valley Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Simi Valley
434.1
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Simi Valley
1897.0
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Simi Valley Safety

Is Simi Valley safe?
Not especially. Simi Valley earns a C- with a crime rate of 233.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Simi Valley?
233.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 434.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1897.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Simi Valley safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Simi Valley's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,186 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Simi Valley?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Simi Valley generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Simi Valley police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Simi Valley?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Simi Valley's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Simi Valley compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Simi Valley ranks behind about 76% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Simi Valley to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Simi Valley?
Bad. A C- grade and 233.1 per-thousand rate put Simi Valley below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 434 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Simi Valley?
434.1 per 100,000, which is 19% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (315), robbery (71), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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