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Is Solana Beach, California Safe?

Population 12,602 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,602, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Solana Beach earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,706 per 100K.

Solana Beach Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSolana BeachCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate253.3333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2156.62099.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate169.0--268.2
Theft Rate1706.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate344.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

241 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

253/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2157/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Solana Beach

Violent crime in Solana Beach is below the national average. The rate of 253.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2156.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,706 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Solana Beach Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault169
063% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery32
051% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary377
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,706
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft344
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Solana Beach Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Solana Beach
253.3
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Solana Beach
2156.6
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Solana Beach Safety

Is Solana Beach safe?
Not especially. Solana Beach earns a D+ with a crime rate of 241 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Solana Beach?
241 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 253.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2156.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Solana Beach safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Solana Beach's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,706 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Solana Beach?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Solana Beach generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Solana Beach police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Solana Beach?
No. Crime in Solana Beach has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Solana Beach compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Solana Beach 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 Solana Beach 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 Solana Beach?
Bad. A D+ grade and 241 per-thousand rate put Solana Beach below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 253 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Solana Beach?
253.3 per 100,000, which is 30% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (169), robbery (32), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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