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Is Soledad, California Safe?

Population 26,357 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Soledad is a smaller community of 26,357 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 252.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,606 per 100K.

Soledad Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSoledadCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate386.2333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2140.92099.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate310.0--268.2
Theft Rate1606.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate410.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

252.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

386/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2141/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Soledad

Violent crime in Soledad is close to the national average. The rate of 386.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2140.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,606 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 310 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Soledad Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault310
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery93
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary361
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,606
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft410
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Soledad Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Soledad
386.2
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Soledad
2140.9
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Soledad Safety

Is Soledad safe?
Not especially. Soledad earns a D+ with a crime rate of 252.7 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 Soledad?
252.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 386.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2140.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Soledad safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Soledad's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,606 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Soledad?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Soledad generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Soledad police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Soledad?
No. Crime in Soledad has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Soledad compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Soledad ranks behind about 84% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Soledad 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 Soledad?
Bad. A D+ grade and 252.7 per-thousand rate put Soledad below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 386 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Soledad?
386.2 per 100,000, which is 6% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (310), robbery (93), 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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