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Is Susanville, California Safe?

Population 12,816 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,816, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Susanville earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,437 per 100K.

Susanville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSusanvilleCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate291.7333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1969.62099.21,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate229.0--268.2
Theft Rate1437.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate255.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

226.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

292/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1970/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Susanville

Violent crime in Susanville is below the national average. The rate of 291.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1969.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,437 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Susanville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault229
085% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary227
084% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,437
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft255
080% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Susanville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Susanville
291.7
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Susanville
1969.6
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Susanville Safety

Is Susanville safe?
Not especially. Susanville earns a C with a crime rate of 226.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Susanville?
226.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 291.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1969.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Susanville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Susanville's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,437 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Susanville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Susanville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Susanville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Susanville?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Susanville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Susanville compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Susanville ranks behind about 75% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Susanville 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 Susanville?
Bad. A C grade and 226.1 per-thousand rate put Susanville below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 292 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Susanville?
291.7 per 100,000, which is 20% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (229), robbery (49), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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