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Is Stockton, California Safe?

Population 324,597 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Stockton has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D+ safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 255.2 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,496 per 100K.

Stockton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricStocktonCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate323.4333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2228.52099.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate256.0--268.2
Theft Rate1496.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate295.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

255.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

323/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2229/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Stockton

Violent crime in Stockton is close to the national average. The rate of 323.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2228.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,496 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Stockton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault256
095% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery36
057% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary304
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,496
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft295
093% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Stockton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Stockton
323.4
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Stockton
2228.5
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Stockton Safety

Is Stockton safe?
Not especially. Stockton earns a D+ with a crime rate of 255.2 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 Stockton?
255.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 323.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2228.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Stockton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Stockton's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,496 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Stockton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Stockton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Stockton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Stockton?
No. Crime in Stockton has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Stockton compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Stockton 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 Stockton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Stockton?
Bad. A D+ grade and 255.2 per-thousand rate put Stockton below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 323 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Stockton?
323.4 per 100,000, which is 11% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (256), robbery (36), and murder (6.0) 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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