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Is Truckee, California Safe?

Population 17,278 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Truckee is a smaller community of 17,278 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 215 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,519 per 100K.

Truckee Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTruckeeCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate234.7333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1915.82099.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate181.0--268.2
Theft Rate1519.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate300.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

215 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

235/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1916/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Truckee

Violent crime in Truckee is below the national average. The rate of 234.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1915.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,519 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Truckee Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault181
067% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery28
044% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary365
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,519
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft300
094% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Truckee Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Truckee
234.7
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Truckee
1915.8
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Truckee Safety

Is Truckee safe?
Not especially. Truckee earns a C with a crime rate of 215 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Truckee?
215 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 234.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1915.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Truckee safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Truckee has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Truckee?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Truckee generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Truckee police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Truckee?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Truckee's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Truckee compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Truckee ranks behind about 61% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Truckee 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 Truckee?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Truckee?
234.7 per 100,000, which is 35% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (181), robbery (28), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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