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Is Tracy, California Safe?

Population 101,901 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Tracy earns a C safety grade with 217.7 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 66% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,578 per 100K.

Tracy Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTracyCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate346.3333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1830.82099.21,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate278.0--268.2
Theft Rate1578.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate267.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

217.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

346/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1831/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Tracy

Violent crime in Tracy is close to the national average. The rate of 346.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1830.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,578 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Tracy Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault278
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery40
063% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary282
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,578
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft267
084% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Tracy Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tracy
346.3
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tracy
1830.8
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Tracy Safety

Is Tracy safe?
Not especially. Tracy earns a C with a crime rate of 217.7 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 Tracy?
217.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 346.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1830.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Tracy safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Tracy's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,578 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Tracy?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Tracy generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Tracy police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Tracy?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Tracy's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Tracy compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Tracy ranks behind about 69% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Tracy to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Tracy?
Bad. A C grade and 217.7 per-thousand rate put Tracy below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 346 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Tracy?
346.3 per 100,000, which is 5% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (278), robbery (40), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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